Traffic on the N2 highway came to a standstill on Monday after a container truck tipped over and crushed two police vehicles, resulting in nine people being injured. The incident occurred between Jan Smuts Drive and Raapenberg Road at around 10.45 a.m., causing chaos and forcing motorists to seek alternative routes.
According to witnesses at the scene, one police officer was trapped inside a van. The victims were quickly transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment, and their injuries are currently being assessed.
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Police spokesperson Joseph Swartbooi stated that the matter is under investigation, and a case of reckless and negligent driving has been registered by Mowbray police.
It is still unclear whether the truck driver has been arrested or not, and there is no confirmation if all the injured individuals were police officers. Eyewitnesses claim that the truck driver was driving recklessly when the heavy metal container came loose and slid off, causing significant damage to the police vehicles and two others nearby.
Kevin Jacobs, a spokesperson for the traffic department, reported that traffic officers promptly arrived at the crash site and closed off the two right lanes on the N2 inbound. However, these lanes have since been reopened, allowing the flow of traffic to resume.
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Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward with any information. They can contact Crime Stop anonymously on 08600 10111. This will assist the ongoing investigation and ensure that those responsible for the accident are held accountable.
