Three people were killed in a head on collision involving a Mercedes Benz truck and Chrysler Neon sedan on the N4 on Sunday morning. The accident occurred about 14 kilometres from Rustenburg on the road to Swartruggens near Moodville at around 6h50. It is alleged that the Chrysler Neon with a Botswana registration number plate crossed the barrier lane and collided head on with the truck at around 6h50. Fatigue is suspected to have caused the accident.
All three passengers in the sedan were burned beyond ashes in the vehicle as it caught fire on impact. The driver of the truck was slightly injured and treated on the scene by paramedics.
Enquiries:
Lesiba Moses Kgwele
Tel: 018 381 9171
Cell: 083 629 1987
E-mail: LKgwele@nwpg.gov.za
Issued by: Department of Public Safety, North West Provincial Government
13 June 2010
