Children killed in car crash

By Tando Mfengwana
30 October 2006

Three children, including a five-month old baby, were killed in a car crash between Oudtshoorn and Calitzdorp.

Police spokesperson Ntobeko Mangqwengqwe said that the driver of a bakkie lost control of his vehicle while trying to avoid hitting a dog.

The bakkie hit a six-year-old boy and his 12-year-old sister who where walking on a pavement.

The vehicle then overturned and a five-month-old baby died on the scene. Six passengers were taken to a nearby hospital and were treated for serious injuries.

Police arrested the driver and an investigation will take place.

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