DEPUTY PRESIDENT David Mabuza’s motorcade was involved in a horror accident that left one person dead in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, on Sunday.
In a media statement, the SA Police Service confirmed a member of the SAPS protection unit was killed in the crash.
“The SAPS confirms that at about 10.30am on Sunday, the deputy president’s motorcade was travelling between Mpumalanga and Gauteng when one of the backup vehicles’ tyre burst, causing the vehicle to roll over,” said Colonel Athlenda Mathe.
“Three members who were in the vehicle sustained serious injuries. One of these members was declared dead at the scene, while the other two were transported to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention.”
A case of culpable homicide has been registered at the Middelburg police station.
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