No injuries as taxi and car collide in Harrismith Road
A car and a taxi collided in Harrismith Road this evening (July 14).
People nearby reported hearing a loud bang as the vehicles crashed into each other. Emergency responders were quick to respond and wasted no time in assessing the situation.
Thankfully, no one was injured.
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The cause of the collision is currently under investigation and officials are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the accident.
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