A police officer and five inmates died in a car crash while on their way from Mokopane police station to the Naboomspruit magistrate's court in Limpopo on Thursday morning.
The officer was driving 11 inmates to court when the vehicle was involved in a collision with a truck.
Limpopo police spokesperson Brig Hlulani Mashaba confirmed that six inmates were injured and were rushed to nearby hospitals.
“We send our heartfelt condolences to the families of the officer and the inmates,” he said.
Limpopo department of transport and community safety spokesperson Tidimalo Chuene urged motorists planning to travel on the R101 between Mokopane and Mookgophong to use these alternative routes:
- Mokopane to Mookgophong: Take the N1 from Zebediela Weighbridge on R101.
- Mookgophong to Mokopane: Use the Mookgophong on and off-ramp.
“Traffic officers are on both routes to redirect traffic and give directions,” Chuene said.
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