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Three people were killed and two sustained serious injuries, after a vehicle overturned on the N2 in Butterworth near the Walter Sisulu University in the early hours of Thursday morning.
The Eastern Cape Transport Department says the driver of the VW Polo with five men lost control of the vehicle.
Three passengers died on the scene.
The driver and one passenger sustained severe injuries and were taken to Butterworth Hospital.
Department spokesperson, Unathi Binqose says it is alleged that reckless and negligent driving contributed to the accident.
Police are investigating a case of culpable homicide.
