Three SAPS officers killed after truck skips stop sign, drags police vehicle about 500m
Three police officers died after their vehicle was hit by a truck in Vereeniging, Gauteng on Wednesday morning, 7 September 2022. National police spokesperson, Colonel Athlenda Mathe, said the officers were conducting crime prevention patrols around 04h45am when a truck allegedly failed to stop at a four-way crossing. "The truck drove into the SAPS vehicle and dragged the said vehicle for at least 500m until it came to a standstill," Mathe said.
The three officers were declared dead on the scene. She said the truck driver has since been arrested. He faces charges of culpable homicide and reckless and negligent driving. National police commissioner General Fannie Masemola has sent his condolences to the three police officers' families, friends and colleagues. Sources: Paramedics, SAPS and Firefighters South Africa, News 24 |
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