JMPD officer killed in early morning mutli-vehicle crash on R21
Three lanes on the R21 north were closed following the early morning multi-vehicle crash.
EMPD spokesperson, Thabiso Makgato has confirmed that a 26-year-old female JMPD officer was killed on the R21 this morning.
According to Makgato two vehicles were involved in a crash on the R21 north before the Bapsfontein Road off ramp.
“A female JMPD officer was declared dead at the scene,” she said.
Traffic was heavily affected following a three lane closure of the highway.
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The cause of the crash is unknown and will form part of a detailed police investigation.
U/D 380152: Crash (Multi Vehicle) on R21 Northbound before Bapsfontein Rd. 3 lanes closed, Expect delays pic.twitter.com/r0Qizv86ZZ
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Alternate Routes
Motorists travelling on the R21 towards Pretoria are advised to take the R21 Benoni off-ramp.
Motorists can then turn into High Road and turn right onto Pretoria Road.
By driving on the R25 motorists can once again join the R21 north.
