Young boy in wheelchair killed after being hit by a bakkie

Monday, 10 August 2015, 09:21
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Young boy in wheelchair killed after being hit by a bakkie
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NATIONAL NEWS - Uitenhage police are investigating a case of culpable homicide, after an 8-year old boy in a wheelchair was hit and killed by a bakkie in KwaLanga on Saturday evening.

Spokesperson, WO Basil Seekoei says the boy was pushed by his 10-year old niece, when a white bakkie veered out of the road, and hit them on the pavement.

He says the boy died at the scene, and the 10-year old girl was taken to hospital in a serious condition.

Seekoei says the driver of the bakkie fled the scene, and anyone with information is requested to contact the police.
 

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