UPDATE: Pedestrian dies after being trapped under minibus in Eden Park
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) is appealing to Eden Park residents and surrounding areas who may have a missing male relative matching the deceased man's description to contact or visit the Germiston mortuary to assist with identification.
A male pedestrian, believed to be aged over 50, has died following an accident involving a minibus taxi at the corner of Peterson Street and K146 Road in Eden Park on November 11.
According to Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) spokesperson Sisanda Manitshana, the accident occurred at approximately 06:45.
The pedestrian was trapped underneath the minibus taxi, resulting in a delay while emergency teams waited for disaster management and rescue services to assist.
Paramedics declared the man dead at the scene at approximately 09:15.
Manitshana said the deceased was wearing a green and yellow rugby shirt, light brown trousers and All Star takkies.
His body was transported to the Germiston mortuary.
A culpable homicide case will be registered at Eden Park Police Station.
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