SANDF official dies in high speed chase
The police van lost control resulting in the accident which claimed the life of a 29-year-old member of the South African National Defence Force.
BUSHBUCKRIDGE – A South African National Defence Force member lost his life and two of his colleagues and a South African Police Service officer sustained injuries after a high speed chase yesterday.
The accident occurred between Sibambhayane in Casteel and Thulamahashe. The members were chasing a silver Volvo which was allegedly loaded with firearms.
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Following a tip-off, the officials spotted the vehicle. The suspects noticed the officials and ignored their instruction to stop their vehicle and sped off leading to the high speed chase.Â
According to the SAPS provincial spokesperson Brig Leonard Hlathi, the police van lost control resulting in the accident which claimed the life of a 29-year-old member of the SANDF as well as serious injuries to two of his colleagues sustained serious injuries.
The officials were rushed to hospital where the victim was declared dead while others were received medical attention. Two of the SANDF officials have been discharged.
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Police are still searching for the silver Volvo sedan and anyone with information that can assist in locating the suspects, can call 10111 or send SMS’s to 32211.
Members of the community can also anonymously call 08600 10111. Alternatively information can be shared with police via MYSAPSAPP.
The provincial commissioner, General Mondli Zuma sent his condolences to the family of the SANDF member.
