One dead, more than 14 injured in Hazyview crash
One person died and more than 14 others sustained serious injuries in a collision involving a minibus taxi and a Jeep on the R40 near the Sabie Road (R536) turn-off on Sunday, June 29.
Marius van Staden of PRU Paramedical Response said they were called to the accident scene at about 20:00. Upon arrival, the driver of the Jeep was declared dead. The driver of the taxi was found trapped inside the vehicle, while some passengers were reportedly ejected through the windows.
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'The Jaws of Life was used to free the taxi driver, who was stabilised at the scene before being transported to a nearby hospital. More than 10 injured passengers were also transported to various hospitals by private ambulances. The cause of the accident is currently unknown,' he said.
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An investigation to determine the cause of the crash is under way.
Moeti Mmusi, spokesperson for the Department of Community Safety, Security, and Liaison, extended wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured and condolences to the family of the deceased.
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