Driver behind bars for reckless driving in Katlehong

Driver behind bars for reckless driving in Katlehong

Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Katlehong Precinct Officers arrested a motorist in the Katlehong area.

While Officers were patrolling on Sontonga road, they received a complaint about a collision. Officers swiftly responded to the scene at the corner of Maskhane Street and Sontonga road, were two vehicles were involved.

A silver Toyota minibus carrying passengers had collided with a white Toyota Venture carrying school children.

Seven school children between the ages of 7 to 13 years, were injured, three with serious injuries and four with slight injuries, were taken to Thelle Mogoerane for treatment.

At this stage, it is not clear what caused the accident and the unlicensed driver of the Toyota minibus was arrested, facing charges of reckless and negligence driving.


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