Search on after car swept by water into North river
"Emergency Services and the South African Police Services could not go into the water because of prevailing conditions last night."
A search has been launched for people who were believed to be in a vehicle that was swept away by water into the Hartbeespruit river, north of Pretoria.
The incident was reported just after Saturday midnight, near Seekoei Road, Roodeplaat, opposite The Blades resort.
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“A vehicle with occupants possibly still inside was swept by water into the river,” said Tshwane emergency services spokesperson, Charles Mabaso.
“Emergency services and the South African Police Services could not go into the water because of prevailing conditions last night.”
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Mabaso said the search for the possible victims would resume on Sunday morning.
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