Woman killed on birthday
2008-01-12 17:01
Johannesburg - A pedestrian was killed on her birthday after a minibus taxi carrying seven passengers hit her on Saturday, Northern Cape police said.
Spokesperson Captain Tony Modise said the taxi then overturned and all seven passengers were injured in John Daka Road, Galeshewe.
"It is alleged the driver of the minibus lost control in an attempt to avoid the pedestrian who was crossing the road." "The pedestrian died at the scene.
All injured have been taken to a local hospital in Kimberley for treatment.
- SAPA