A 19-year-old died on Saturday morning after a minibus reportedly lost control and overturned multiple times along the Linden-Soesdyke Highway at Moblissa. Dead is Sarah Simon, a resident of Moblissa. Reports are that the accident occurred at about 09:45h in the vicinity of Rubin Sawmill and involved minibus BAK 9272, driven by a 22-year-old man also of Moblissa.
According to initial enquiries, the minibus was proceeding south along the eastern side of the Moblissa Public Road at an alleged fast rate of speed when, while negotiating a left bend, the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle.
The vehicle subsequently turned turtle several times before ending up on the eastern parapet. Both the driver and Simon were picked up in an unconscious condition by public-spirited citizens and transported to the Linden Hospital Complex. Simon was pronounced dead on arrival, while the driver was admitted as a patient. Her body was later transferred to the Linden Senior Citizens Association Funeral Home, where it awaits a post-mortem examination (PME). Police said the minibus has been lodged for examination as investigations continue.
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