Ladysmith KZN: Security company vehicle crashes while pursuing looters
The driver was not injured
A Wise Training Centre vehicle was involved in a crash on Friday (July 16) while pursuing looters in the CBD area.
Rushing to a looting scene in Illing Road, the security vehicle suffered a blow-out and crashed into a gate.
Fortunately, the driver did not sustain any injuries.
Many businesses in Ladysmith were affected by the protests and looting that took place across the province last week.
Illing Road was a hot-spot and one of the areas that was placed on high alert, as butcheries and shops were stoned and targeted by looters.
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Many security companies worked together with the SAPS, SANDF and Public Safety to ensure the safety of the community. The Wise Training vehicle was responding to one such looting incident when the crash took place.
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