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Emergency services and security mobilise after a collision and looting in Arcadia

Emergency services and security mobilise after a collision and looting in Arcadia

Shortly after 08:10 on Saturday, 16 May 2026, multiple emergency medical services, law enforcement agencies, security companies, and towing services were dispatched to the intersection of Pretorius Street and Eastwood Street in Arcadia, Pretoria, following a motor vehicle accident involving a South African Breweries (SAB) truck and a Toyota Prado.

The circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be determined, and investigations are ongoing. The South African Police Service (SAPS) is attending to the matter.

Two patients were assessed and treated on scene by attending emergency medical personnel. One patient, a minor, sustained moderate injuries and was transported to a nearby medical facility for further care. A second patient sustained minor injuries and was also transported to hospital.

Following the accident, members of the public began looting alcohol from the SAB truck. Additional resources were called to the scene to assist with crowd management and to prevent the…


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