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Three perish in road mishap

Out in force: Police are patrolling the roads and urge motorists to exercise caution over the festive season
Out in force: Police are patrolling the roads and urge motorists to exercise caution over the festive season

MAUN: Three people died in an accident between Maun and Chanoga on Christmas Eve after their Toyota Altezza collided with a public transport bus.

Maun District Officer Commanding, Onious Madziba, told MmegiOnline that the accident occurred around 0545hrs.

"The accident happened about 21 km towards Maun and unfortunately three people who were in the Altezza died while the driver was admitted at Letsholathebe Memorial Hospital. “The bus had 60 passengers who sustained minor injuries but no one was admitted," he said.

Madziba said investigations are still ongoing to determine what caused the accident.

"We plead with people to obey road signs and drive responsibly," he said.
Editor's Comment
Be careful on the road this festive season

Over the past weekend in Greater Gaborone, four people tragically lost their lives in separate accidents, a stark reminder of how vulnerable we are on the roads, especially during this busy time of year.The accidents, which claimed the lives of three pedestrians and one driver, paint a grim picture of the dangers faced by everyone on the road, not just motorists but also pedestrians. In one case, a young man was fatally struck by a truck whilst...

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