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Municipal bakkie flips over the bridge, driver injured

A bakkie belonging to Polokwane Municipality overturned and flipped over a bridge on Nelson Mandela Drive last Thursday and the driver reportedly suffered injuries. Eyewitnesses on the scene alleged that the bakkie was driven from Seshego towards the CBD at a high speed and had to brake hard to avoid colliding with a taxi, thereby …

A bakkie belonging to Polokwane Municipality overturned and flipped over a bridge on Nelson Mandela Drive last Thursday and the driver reportedly suffered injuries.
Eyewitnesses on the scene alleged that the bakkie was driven from Seshego towards the CBD at a high speed and had to brake hard to avoid colliding with a taxi, thereby causing the vehicle to overturn. It was learnt that there were no passengers in the bakkie and that driver was rushed to hospital for medical treatment.
Municipal Spokesperson Matshidiso Mo­thapo confirmed the incident saying that this was an unfortunate accident and they were are delighted that no life was lost. He added that they were waiting for a comprehensive report of the incident to learn how it occurred and if any action should be taken against the driver.

Story & photo: ENDY SENYATSI
>>endy@observer.co.za

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