Police in Gautenghave opened a case of culpable homicide after two suspects, who were inside a marked police van, died when the SAPSvehicle collided with a private vehicle in Sunnyside, Pretoria.
According to the Arrive Alive website, the incident happened on Tuesday, according to Gauteng provincial police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo.
“Five police officers who were inside the same police van sustained injuries and were taken to the nearest medical care centre for treatment,” said Masondo.
In possession of car jammers
The police officers were transporting three suspects of motor vehicle theft they had just arrested, when the police van got involved in an accident with a Hyundai Atos.
“Two suspects died on the scene, while the third one was transported to the medical care centre for treatment,” said Masondo.
The driver of the private vehicle was not injured.
Masondo said the arrested suspects had been found in possession of car jammers and different sets of car registration plates.
The incident will be investigated further.
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