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SAPS Search and Rescue vehicle
Police divers in North West are working around the clock in the Dr. Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District to rescue motorists trapped in their vehicles and people who were swept into rivers while attempting to cross flooded roads.
This follows heavy rains in the area. Police spokesperson Adéle Myburgh says no casualties have been reported.
Law enforcement agencies in the North West have warned motorists not to cross flooded roads and bridges after police divers had to rescue a number of drivers trapped in their vehicles or swept away. pic.twitter.com/DkstjLSSoI
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“As we speak there are two rescue missions taking place, both of them in Kgomotso. In the one case a bridge collapsed and there is a vehicle stuck on top with two people inside. Moving on a bit further there are three more vehicles, so we are currently trying to determine if indeed there are people inside with the assistance of a drone. The last rescue the police was of a horse cart that also crossed a bridge, it overturned and one of the occupants managed to swim out and the other clung on to a tree until he was rescued.”
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