2 dead after bakkie overturns outside Hoedspruit
The two deceased were seated in the back of the bakkie
LIMPOPO -A case of culpable homicide is being investigated after two men died after the vehicle they were travelling in overturned on the R40 road next to Kapama Lodge outside Hoedspruit on Thursday afternoon.
Police Spokesperson, Brig Motlafela Mojapelo says the incident happened at around 16:50 after the front tyre of the vehicle burst.
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According to information received the driver of an Opel Corsa Bakkie then lost control of the vehicle and it then overturned, killing two men aged 26 and 63. A further six occupants, including the driver, suatained serious injuries and were taken to Tintswalo Hospital for medical treatment, Mojapelo adds.
Both deceased have note yet been identified. Police investigations continue.
