Four scholars run over by drunk driver

REDCLIFFE – Four scholars from Redcliffe Primary School on Redcliffe Drive were run over by a drunk driver a short while ago. The 42 year old man was apprehended by Reaction officers while fleeing the scene on foot.

According to witnesses, the white Opel Corsa bakkie lost control and ploughed into a group of children who were waiting to be uplifted after school. Four pupils from Grade 1 to Grade 3 sustained moderate injuries and were expedited privately to a local clinic. Two of the injured are twin sisters.

A witness contacted RUSA for assistance and officers were immediately dispatched to the scene. On their arrival, they were informed that the driver fled on foot. Officers pursued him and apprehended him a short distance away.

RUSA Members also received information that the man had discarded what appeared to be a firearm while fleeing. A search was conducted and a blank firearm was recovered in a Church yard. A half consumed bottle of brandy was also located in the vehicle. The bakkie was impounded and the driver detained at SAPS Verulam.