An on duty JMPD officer was killed and three others rushed to hospital following a horrific accident along the Golden Highway outside Lenasia South earlier today (September 8).
The officer had been on duty performing a routine stop and search operation when the incident occurred.
According to JMPD spokesperson, Superintendent Wayne Minnaar, three vehicles were involved in the accident.
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Minnaar told the publication that the officer had pulled over a Toyota Double Cab bakkie. While the bakkie was leaving the road, a bus ploughed into it, causing the bakkie to run over the officer and into a stationary vehicle, a Peugeot.
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The bus came to a halt a few meters from the crash site.
The officer was pronounced dead on scene and three people were rushed to hospital for further treatment by Pulsate Ambulance Services.
The bus driver was arrested on charges of reckless driving.
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“This is very sad as this is the second officer we lost in seven days,” said Wayne Minnaar.
He urged drivers to be more careful.
“Drivers are reckless and lives are taken very lightly. We need to take a tough stance in bringing this to an end,” Minnaar said.
JMPD officers on hearing about the tragic loss rushed to the scene. Sniffles could be heard and tears could be seen on scene.
A moment of silence was observed for the officer.
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