Five killed in taxi accident

Five people were killed and at least 12 others were injured, some seriously, when a minibus taxi veered out of control and rolled several times along the R28 in Westonaria, west of Johannesburg on Saturday, paramedics said.

Shortly before 6pm, paramedics from ER24 and other services arrived at the scene where they found the taxi on the side of the road, ER24 spokesperson Werner Vermaak said.

“All occupants were ejected from the vehicle.” – ANA