Cape Town — Police in Gauteng opened a case of culpable homicide after two car thieves were killed following an accident involving a South African Police Services (SAPS) van.
It is believed that the two were riding inside the marked van after they had been arrested when it collided with another vehicle in Sunnyside, Pretoria on Tuesday,
Police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo, said the suspects were being transported following their arrest for stealing a motor vehicle when the van was involved in an accident with a Hyundai Atos, The Citizen reported.
“Five police officers who were inside the same police van sustained injuries and were taken to the nearest medical care centre for treatment. Two suspects died on the scene, while the third one was transported to the medical care centre for treatment,” said Masondo.
Masondo said the driver of the vehicle was not injured and said police have opened a case of culpable homicide.
“The suspects were found in possession of car jammers and different sets of car registration plates. Police have opened a case of culpable homicide,” he concluded.
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