The three men were travelling towards Krugersdorp on Ontdekkers Road when a BMW travelling at a high speed allegedly crashed into the back of their vehicle just before Ruhama Road. The passenger in the back of the police vehicle was killed instantly.
A tow truck driver who was nearby heard the impact and hurried to the scene. He tried to free the driver but could not open the door. He then tried to extinguish the fire but to no avail. A member of Dowry security company also arrived on the scene and tried to extinguish the fire but when the heat became overwhelming both men abandoned their attempt.
In the meanwhile the third passenger crawled from the car to safety. Moments later the police vehicle exploded. The two remaining passengers were trapped in the vehicle and could not be saved.
