Police and emergency services rushed to the R56 in Richmond on Monday morning after a police truck transporting detainees from Pietermaritzburg to Kokstad was involved in a crash.
According to KwaZulu-Natal SAPS spokesperson Robert Netshiunda, the vehicle struck a guardrail before veering off the road. The truck was under heavy police escort, accompanied by four patrol vehicles at the time of the incident.
“All detainees and police officers sustained injuries during the accident and have been transported to a nearby hospital for treatment,” said Netshiunda.
Authorities have secured the crash scene, and police confirmed that all detainees remain in custody. An investigation into the cause of the crash is currently underway.