TRAUMA WEEKEND

TRAUMA WEEKEND

The city of Polokwane experienced a restless weekend, with tragedy hitting from every angle.
A man was injured in an accident on the corner of Grobler and Voortrekker Street on Saturday night.
An official on the scene said it is suspected that the man had been racing another car, when the traffic light changed and he tried to brake. He apparently lost control of his car and collided with a truck that was standing at the traffic light.
The man was taken to the Polokwane Provincial Hospital with a broken left leg and right ankle.
A domestic squabble ended in tragedy on Sunday morning, when a man (51) allegedly shot his wife (39), and then turned the gun on himself.
Police spokesperson, captain Mohlaka Mashiane said: "The police are still investigating the murder of the couple. It happened at about 10:00.
"The couple was arguing and the man allegedly shot his wife. We are still making enquiries about his death, but his private firearm was found next to his body."
Another accident occurred on the N1 south close to the Protea Ranch Hotel on Sunday.
According to police spokesperson, superintendent Ronel Otto, the vehicles involved in the accident were travelling in the same direction on the wet road surface.  A Tazz lost control and skidded into a bakkie. "The six people in the Tazz died on the scene and the driver of the bakkie died on his way to hospital," said Otto.
Sue Ettmayr reports from read more