Seven detainees injured in police vehicle crash near KZN

Seven detainees were injured when the police truck that was transporting them from Pietermaritzburg to Kokstad overturned in Richmond on Monday morning.
The accident took place on the R56 near the Eston turnoff between Richmond and Ixopo.
ALS Paramedics were dispatched to the scene shortly after 10:00 after multiple distress calls were received from the public, spokesperson Garrith Jamieson said.
He added that upon arrival, they found the police vehicle, which had rolled and landed on its roof.
'Paramedics from multiple ambulance services treated and stabilised the injured on [the] scene before transporting all seven to a nearby hospital for further medical care. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the police officers involved,' Jamieson added.
According to provincial police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda, the vehicle hit a guardrail before losing control and overturning.
'The truck was escorted by four police vehicles, and the accident scene has been secured, ensuring that [the] detainees remain in custody,' Netshiunda added.
The spokesperson will provide further details in due course.

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