Two suspects were killed when a police van collided with a private vehicle in Sunnyside on Tuesday, while five officers sustained injuries, and another suspect was taken for medical treatment.

According to police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo, police were transporting three suspects who had just been arrested for theft of a motor vehicle when the police van got involved in an accident with a Hyundai Atos.

“Two suspects died on the scene, while the third one was transported to the medical care centre for treatment.

“Five police officers who were inside the same police van sustained injuries and were taken to the nearest medical care centre for treatment.”

He said the driver of the private vehicle was not injured.

“The suspects were found in possession of car jammers and different sets of car registration plates. Police have opened a case of culpable homicide.”

Also read: Will new speed limits be implemented in Pretoria?

Do you have more information about the story?

Please send us an email to bennittb@rekord.co.za or phone us on 083 625 4114.

For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord’s websites: Rekord East

For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram