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Four family members perish in road mishap

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Four members of a family died on Saturday afternoon in a road accident near Metsimaswaana Bridge, close to the Notwane turn-off along the A1 Highway.

The family was travelling in a Toyota RunX when the 48-year-old female driver reportedly lost control, causing the vehicle to leave the road and crash into a culvert, trapping all occupants inside.

District Traffic Officer, Superintendent Obonetse Matshego, confirmed the accident, saying five people were on board. A 23-year-old woman, a 13-year-old girl, and a nine-year-old girl died at the scene, along with the driver, whilst the youngest passenger, a five-year-old girl, survived, sustaining serious injuries.

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