Young woman (24) jumps to her death in Van Dyk Park onto N17
Police are investigating what appears to be a suicide by a 24-year-old woman who jumped off the pedestrian bridge crossing over the N17 highway.
A woman of Van Dyk Park was seen climbing the guardrail of the bridge, which is about 10m above the highway, before she plunged off the bridge and fell on the side of the west-bound, in Van Dyk Park.
A passer-by called the paramedics and police at about 8.20am to report the tragedy.
Paramedics arrived within a few minutes and declared Swart dead on scene, after struggling for about an hour to resuscitate her. The Boksburg police are investigating the incident as a possible suicide.
She died of head traumatic injuries, according to the police.No suicide note has been found yet.
At the scene the Advertiser’s journalist, Fanie Mthupha was by all accounts manhandled by the SAPS for taking photos of the scene. Steps are being taken.
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SAPS manhandles Advertiser journalist at suicide scene
Have some respect for the family, the picture is completely horrendous! Tacky journalism at its best, completely disgusting!!!
Oh get off your high horse Janine. This is journalism. Your intelligence is “tacky” at its best.
this is very sad and she was a friend… to see this all over the newspapers is not something friends and family would like to see. Im condolence to the Swart Family…
This picture should not be published in the newspaper it is upsetting for the people that knew you Sammy….
this is very sad and she was a friend… to see this all over the newspapers is not something friends and family would like to see. My condolence to the Swart Family… You are all in the thoughts and prayers. Its very sad news
This picture should not be published in the newspaper it is upsetting for the people that knew you Sammy….
This truly broke my heart cause I actually drove past when the paramedics were just arriving. It was heartwrenching too see her lifeless body lying there. May her soul rest in peace.
Grizly, your comment is tacky, I truly hope you never have to go through something like this. Yes, report on the story, but this picture is disturbing as this was the first picture our family saw after my sisters death. You have no heart or compassion.
You must be a very lonely person that enjoys looking at the suffering of others
Our condolences to you and your family Chantel. sending lots of love from Canada xo