An accident along Kei Cuttings between Kei Bridge and Butterworth left two men fatally injured. The one deceased was identified as a 21-year-old man while the other deceased is yet to be identified. Both deceased were in a van (bakkie). A third male occupant from the bakkie was seriously injured and rushed to Butterworth hospital.
The other driver from another car was slightly injured. He was taken to Butterworth hospital for treatment as well. The accident took place on Friday 16 March 2018 at about 16:45 along N2 road between Kei Bridge and Butterworth. The actual cause of the accident is not known but under investigation by Kei Bridge Police.
A case of culpable homicide has been opened for further investigation. The identity of the known deceased is still being withheld pending notification of his next of kin about his death. Kei Bridge Police can be contacted @ 043 831 2030 for any family whose male relative is not yet identified.