Tragedy struck in Magogoe Koikoi village, outside Mahikeng, North West Province, when a young boy lost his life in a devastating car accident. The incident occurred during a tombstone unveiling ceremony at the local cemetery, where family and friends had gathered to pay their respects.
A vehicle carrying four male occupants, allegedly driven by an intoxicated driver, crashed into several parked cars near the cemetery. The impact proved fatal for the young boy, while four other individuals attending the ceremony sustained minor injuries.
Emergency services promptly responded to the scene, and the injured were rushed to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
The driver, suspected of driving under the influence, is now at the center of a culpable homicide investigation.Authorities are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the accident, including the events leading up to the crash and the role of alcohol impairment.
The community is left reeling from the loss of the young boy’s life, cut short in this senseless tragedy. Family and friends mourn the loss, while calls are being made for increased awareness about the dangers of drunk driving
