Twenty-Four Soldiers Injured in Training AccidentTwenty-Four Soldiers Injured in Training Accident Twenty-four soldiers from Dunnottar Military Base are currently hospitalized after a training accident involving a female soldier from another base. The incident occurred on Friday, July 19, when the female soldier collided with a platoon undergoing training. Twenty-four members of the platoon sustained injuries and were taken to the hospital for medical attention. Colonel Noxolo Khweza, spokeswoman for the Gauteng police, stated that the suspect in the incident was arrested but later released for further investigation. The case will be referred to the Nigel Magistrates Court for a decision. According to Khweza, Dunnottar police are investigating the incident as reckless and negligent driving. Additional Information * The suspect in the incident is believed to be a 36-year-old female soldier from a military base in Tshwane. * The platoon involved in the training was from Dunnottar Military Base in Nigel, Ekurhuleni. * The extent of the injuries sustained by the soldiers is currently unknown. * For the latest news and entertainment updates, follow the WhatsApp Channel linked in the article. * To access premium content, consider subscribing to SNL24 PLUS for a limited time trial period.
Twenty-four soldiers from Dunnottar Military Base fight for their lives in hospital. Photo by Khaya Masipa
TWENTY-FOUR soldiers are fighting for their lives in the hospital.
This came after a 36-year-old female soldier, believed to be from a military base in Tshwane, clashed with a platoon undergoing training at Dunnottar Military Base in Nigel, Ekurhuleni on Friday, July 19.
“At this time, 24 members have been injured and taken to hospital for medical attention,” said Colonel Noxolo Khweza, spokeswoman for the Gauteng police.
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Khweza said Dunnottar police are investigating a reckless and negligent incident following a driving incident at Dunnottar military base on Friday.
Khweza said the suspect was arrested but released after consultation with the senior public prosecutor and for further investigation. The case will then be referred to the Nigel Magistrates Court for decision.
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