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Mochudi Police Probe Collision Off The A1

Accident scene at Morwa turn-off along the A1 Highway PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES
Accident scene at Morwa turn-off along the A1 Highway PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES

Ten people sustained serious injuries with some fighting for their lives in different hospitals in Gaborone following a Saturday evening roadside collision of two vehicles at Morwa turn-off along the A1 Highway.

The district traffic officer, Superintendent Seabelo Gwamba said they were investigating the accident that involved a Botswana Defence Force (BDF) Kia truck and Toyota Vitz. Gwamba said the accident, which happened in the evening at around 1800hrs, left 10 people hospitalised.

“The Kia BDF truck had six people on board whilst the Toyota Vitz had four people on board who all sustained injuries and are currently hospitalised at Sidilega Private Hospital, Gaborone Private Hospital and Princess Marina Referral Hospital respectively,” he said.

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