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A30 accident claims one life

Accident PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Accident PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

FRANCISTOWN: Tatitown police are investigating a fatal accident along the A30 road claiming at least one life.

Tatitown Police station commander, Boipuso Baatweng said the incident occurred last Thursday on the A30 road (Francistown-Orapa road) in Nkalakgongwana cattle post.

He said the accident, involving a Toyota RunX vehicle, had four occupants and one of the passengers, a 41-year-old man, died on the spot. Baatweng indicated that three other occupants including the driver sustained minor injuries and were treated and discharged on the same day.

Speaking about what transpired, the Tatitown police chief said the Toyota RunX overturned, and they are still yet to establish the cause. He encouraged motorists to avoid overspeeding and drive with caution as there are animals in the area. Investigations on the matter are ongoing.

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