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Five people were killed and seven injured after a minibus taxi overturned on the N5 near Bethlehem. | ntwaagae

The vehicle was ferrying teachers and school governing body members from Sekoko Primary school in Paul Roux.Police spokesperson Captain Phumelelo Dhlamini said the driver lost control of the vehicle. "Four women and a man were declared dead on the scene. Seven passengers sustained severe injuries. They were rushed to Dihlabeng Regional Hospital, Phekolong Hospital, and Medi-Clinic Hospital.

"A case of culpable homicide is being investigated to determine the cause of the accident," Dhlamini added.In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For only, you have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today.

 

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