8 die in car-chase smash on M1
2008-06-30 08:36
Johannesburg - Eight people - including a one-year-old baby - were killed in an accident during a high speed car chase on the M1 South in Johannesburg on Monday, police said.
"Police became suspicious of a silver-grey Toyota Corolla, with five occupants, parked at a Sasol garage in Booysens around 01:30," said police spokesperson Captain William Mpondo.
"However, it sped off along the M1 when approached by police."
On the Xavier off-ramp, the vehicle collided head-on with a Renault Cleo with five occupants.
All five people in the Renault died at the scene.
Three people in the Toyota also died at the scene. Two were taken to Baragwanath and Milpark hospitals in critical conditions.
The road has been closed.
Mpondo said motorists should use an alternative route.
Police are investigating a case of culpable homicide.
- SAPA