One dead in Francistown road mishap

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Road accident scene PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

A 37-year-old woman died on the spot after the VW car she was travelling in as a passenger collided with a Toyota Surf at Block 7 traffic lights on Sunday early morning in Francistown.

Kutlwano Police Station Commander, Superintendent Neo Serumola told The Monitor that the accident occurred around 1:30am. He further stated that the deceased was in the company of another woman who was the driver.

The two were from the town centre when the accident occurred when they were taking a turn towards Gerald Estate. “She (the driver) sustained minor injuries and was treated and released the same morning.

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