A scholar transport driver found to be driving drunk has been arrested after several learners were injured when their car was involved in a collision.
The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) said it responded to a single-vehicle accident on Westpark Drive in Montgomery Park, Randburg, on Monday morning.
Scholar transport driver
Metro police said a white minibus Toyota Quantum operating as a scholar transport allegedly attempted to overtake another vehicle when the driver lost control.
JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla said twelve learners were injured.
“The driver of the Toyota Quantum was found to be under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested and detained at Sophiatown SAPS [South African Police Service]. He faces charges of reckless and negligent driving under the influence of alcohol.”
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