Woman kidnapped and raped in Kempton Park after calling Uber – no positive link to murders
The incident was included in the police's investigation into the deaths of women in and around Kempton Park and Olifantsfontein
A 34-year-old woman was allegedly kidnapped and sexually assaulted after taking an Uber in Kempton Park, South Africa. The incident occurred after she had lunch at Mosquito Park. She requested an Uber to return to her hotel, but the driver took her to Pomona instead of back to work. Two men entered the vehicle while she was still in it, restraining her.
They drove the SUV to a location with several trucks, where a third man entered and covered her face with a cloth. The woman was sexually assaulted and lost consciousness. She woke up the next morning inside the same SUV and was eventually released near Rhodesfield Gautrain station. Police have opened investigations into the kidnapping and rape, following a series of recent murders in the area.
The woman's cellphone, used to request the ride, may help identify the driver and vehicle involved. Police are examining possible connections between the kidnapping and the murders, but have cautioned against drawing conclusions until further investigation.
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