MOOKGOPONG, A police officer and four inmates were killed on Thursday morning when a prison transport vehicle overturned on Naboomspruit Road, outside Mookgopong in Limpopo.
Police spokesperson Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba said the van was transporting 11 inmates from Mokopane to Mookgopong for a court appearance when the accident occurred.
“Tragically, a SAPS member from Naboomspruit Police Station lost his life, along with four inmates. Several others sustained injuries and have been rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment,” Mashaba confirmed.
He extended condolences to the bereaved families, describing the incident as a “horrific accident” and affirming that the SAPS is providing support to those affected.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.
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