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Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen Nomthetheleli Mene expressed her condolences to the family of a police Sergeant who was among four killed in a fatal accident on the N2 between Butterworth and East London last night, 21 June 2024.
It is alleged that at about 18:50, five vehicles were involved in the accident resulting in the deaths of four people aged between 28 and 68 years old. The 39-year-old police officer who was on duty was a member at the Provincial Organised Crime Investigation Unit. Two other persons aged 59 and 60 years old were taken to hospital with serious injuries.
At this stage the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash is under investigation. A case of culpable homicide and reckless and negligent driving is opened.
Police are still looking for the next of kin of a 28-year-old woman who was travelling from East London to Mthatha. SAPS Kei Bridge may be contacted on 043 831 205/2033 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or the nearest police station.
