Two perish in a road mishap
Saturday, January 07, 2023 | 7710 Views |
Not actual accident scene
Deputy Divisional traffic officer for South Central, Senior Superintendent, Boiki Mojalemotho, told MmegiOnline that the accident occurred around 08:50am by Mmamashia Junction.
"We do not have full details at the moment, but appears that the Madza CX 5 was either trying to join A1 road or it was turning when the Francistown bound bus was already near resulting in a collision. Madza CX 5 occupants both died on the spot. However, all occupants in a public transport bus, 60 in number escaped the accident uninjured, " he said.
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