Monday, October 24, 2011

Man accused of killing Midrand runners set to apply for bail

By Lelethu Mquqo
24 October 2011


The driver accused of killing five runners in Midrand this weekend is due to apply for bail on Friday.

It is believed that the man was drunk when he slammed his vehicle into the runners as they were preparing for next month’s Soweto Marathon.

A sixth runner remains in critical condition.

Transport Minister S’bu Ndebele has called for murder charges to be laid against the accused.

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