Wheels of justice to turn for families of 20 victims killed in truck accident

Driver was initially charged with culpable homicide but now he will face murder charges after new evidence emerged during investigations

10 April 2024 - 21:19 By TANIA BROUGHTON

The coal truck driver accused of murdering 20 people when his truck smashed into a vehicle carrying 18 schoolchildren and two adults will stand trial from Monday April 16 when families of the victims are expected to pack into the public gallery...

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