PSL postpone TS Galaxy vs Sundowns fixture after fatal bus crash

This follows a fatal accident on Tuesday as The Rockets team bus collided with a passanger vehicle on the N4 en route Mbombela, where the fixture was scheduled to be played this evening at 19:30.

Though no injuries were sustained by the Galaxy players and staff aboard their Coach, it is reported that the driver of the Volkswagen Polo suffered fatal injuries and was declared deceased on the scene by paramedics.

This prompted the League to take a decision of calling of the fixture, which will be played at a new date yet to be confirmed.

"The Premier Soccer League (PSL) hereby confirms the postponement of the DStv Premiership fixture between TS Galaxy FC and Mamelodi Sundowns scheduled for this evening, 06 March 2024, at Mbombela Stadium (19h30)," read a statement from the League.

"The decision has been made in consideration of the extraordinary circumstances following an accident involving the TS Galaxy FC team bus and another motor vehicle on Tuesday afternoon.

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