Grahamstown prison escapee hit by a truck

Bennet Kwarrie, who is a Zimbabwean national, was hit by the truck on Tuesday night. 

Department of Correctional Services spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo says the convict is in hospital under police guard. 

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"He is currently in hospital under police guard and once he is stabilised he will be transferred to the Eastern Cape where he will have to be taken through the criminal justice system, as it is an offence to escape from custody." 

Meanwhile, the search continues for the other six escapees who have been found guilty of rhino poaching. 

They are Nhamo Muyambo, Francis Chitho, Trymore Chauke,  Lubuyo September, Abraham Moyane and Simba Masinge.