Driver flees the scene after collision, five people injured

Police in Mankweng are investigating a case of reckless and negligent driving after a sideswipe collision between two bakkies on the R71 road on Saturday.
Five passengers travelling on the back of the one bakkie escaped with injuries after being flung from the vehicle when it left the road and landed on its side from the impact. Polokwane Observer arrived on the scene about 30 minutes after the accident to find the injured persons scattered on the ground and screaming with pain.
An eyewitness indicated that he was a few meters away and saw the accident happening. He alleged that the other vehicle had sped away without any attempt to find out what happened.
Provincial Police spokesperson Mamphaswa Seabi said in a statement that two vehicles allegedly collided and that one driver fled the scene. He confirmed that five persons were taken to hospital for medical treatment. Seabi said anyone with information about the driver’s whereabouts should contact Mankweng
Police Station on 015 286 2000 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.

Story: ENDY SENYATSI
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