Five people killed as taxi overturns
Twelve passengers sustain injuries and are in hospitals
Five people were killed and at least 12 others sustained moderate to serious injuries when a taxi overturned and rolled several times. ER24 spokesperson Werner Vermaak said paramedics from ER24 and other services arrived on the scene on the R28 in Westonaria‚ west of Johannesburg, shortly before 6pm on Saturday to find the taxi on the side of the road.
“All of its occupants were ejected from the vehicle. Paramedics found five people with serious injuries,” Vermaak said.
“There was nothing that they could do for them and they were declared dead on the scene. At least 12 other occupants were treated for various injuries. The injured occu- pants were treated on the scene and rushed to nearby hospitals for further medical care.” “The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are not yet known. Local authorities attended the scene.” –