It is believed that he driver of the Chevrolet bakkie was transporting 12 men from a local tavern when the accident occurred, according to a police report from LT Colonel Moatshe Ngoepe.
The report further stated that the apparently lost control, knocked a tree and then overturned.
“During this accident, five people including the driver aged between 26 and 53 years old, lost their lives instantly and another five people were injured and taken to Tintswalo Hospital and two others sustained minor injuries,” the report said.
The identities of the deceased and the cause of the accident are still unknown.
Police investigations are continuing.
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