Play stupid games with a police van, win a hospital trip. A taxi driver trying to overtake multiple cars smashed head-on into a police vehicle on Klipfontein Road in Gugulethu. The impact seriously injured the lone taxi driver and both officers inside the van, with one cop suffering a broken leg. Residents reported the taxi was moving at high speed before misjudging the collision.
Emergency services stabilized the three injured people at the scene before taking them to a hospital. Police spokesperson Frederick van Wyk confirmed a case of reckless and negligent driving has been opened. Investigators report the Toyota Quantum taxi was passing two other vehicles when the crash occurred. No arrests have been made as the Gugulethu police continue their probe into the incident.
Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers or use the MySAPS app. The violent crash left both vehicles with major damage, shocking local residents who heard the massive collision. One woman said the loud bang forced her out of bed after arriving from the Eastern Cape. Police have appealed for public assistance while the investigation remains active.
Emergency services stabilized the three injured people at the scene before taking them to a hospital. Police spokesperson Frederick van Wyk confirmed a case of reckless and negligent driving has been opened. Investigators report the Toyota Quantum taxi was passing two other vehicles when the crash occurred. No arrests have been made as the Gugulethu police continue their probe into the incident.
Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers or use the MySAPS app. The violent crash left both vehicles with major damage, shocking local residents who heard the massive collision. One woman said the loud bang forced her out of bed after arriving from the Eastern Cape. Police have appealed for public assistance while the investigation remains active.
