2 pointsmen die in crash

27 July 2009 - 02:00
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Two pointsmen driving scooters were killed on the N1 near the Grayston off-ramp while travelling to the 702 Walk the Talk yesterday, Johannesburg emergency services said.

Two pointsmen driving scooters were killed on the N1 near the Grayston off-ramp while travelling to the 702 Walk the Talk yesterday, Johannesburg emergency services said.

"The two were on their way to the 702 Walk the Talk starting point in Marks Park when they were hit from behind by a car," said emergency services spokesperson Percy Morokane.

The men, aged 26 and 35, died at the scene. The driver of the car will face charges of culpable homicide in court soon. - Sapa