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The reckless driver sped through a red light and officers followed and the incident occurred,\u201d says Dyason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reckless driver drove off. No injuries were reported<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paul Kruger, a member of the PWP Neighbourhood Watch (Plattekloof, Welgelegen, Panorama and Kleinbosch), was one of the first responders on the scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt is commendable how quickly the PWP Neighbourhood Watch and the accident response team responded to the four-vehicle accident on Friday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe coordinated efforts in providing medical assistance, traffic control, and clean-up show the effectiveness of community involvement. 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