Overturned dump truck kills two people in Mecklenburg

Police say investigations into the matter continue

LIMPOPO – Police in Mecklenburg, outside Burgersfort, are investigating a case of culpable homicide which occurred near the Atok Brakfontein Chrome Mine.

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According to police spokesperson, Col Moatshe Ngoepe, two people were operating a dump truck near the mine when the truck’s brakes failed, overturned and caught fire.

“The duo were killed instantly and investigations into the matter continue,” he concluded.

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