Police nyala overturns, officer killed
A police officer has died while another one was seriously injured while travelling in a police nyala in Limpopo on Thursday.
Police spokesperson Brigadier Motlalefela Mojapelo says the two officers were travelling along the R37 outside Lebowakgomo when the accident occured.
"It is alleged that the amoured police vehicle the officers were in, was traveling along the road when it got a puncture when the vehicle lost control."
"It then swerved off the road and plunged into the adjacent donga, instantly killing the Warrant Officer while seriously injuring the other," says Mojapelo.
The injured police officer has been taken to hospital and is in a critical condition.
A case of culpable homicide is being investigated.
