27-05-2025
Twenty-seven scholars injured after taxi overturns in Waterloo, KZN
Twenty-seven scholars injured after taxi overturns in Waterloo, KZN In a chilling turn of events, 27 scholars were injured when their taxi overturned in Waterloo, KZN.
In a harrowing incident earlier today, twenty-seven scholars sustained minor injuries after a mini bus taxi overturned on Aloe Drive in Waterloo, KwaZulu-Natal. The children, aged between five and twelve years old, were returning home from different schools when the accident occurred.
According to preliminary reports, the driver of the white and blue Toyota Hiace taxi experienced brake failure while attempting to avoid a vehicle ahead. This critical moment resulted in the taxi overturning, leaving the young passengers shaken but fortunately sustaining only minor injuries.
Emergency services promptly responded to the scene, with paramedics from Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) and KZN VIP Medical Service working diligently to ensure the injured scholars received the necessary medical attention. They were quickly transported to local medical facilities for further evaluation and care.
Parents and guardians of the affected children expressed their concern and relief as they awaited news of their children's well-being. Local authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident, particularly the reported brake failure that led to this incident.
This tragic event serves as a reminder of the importance of safety measures in school transport systems, as well as the need for rigorous vehicle maintenance to prevent such occurrences in the future. Community leaders are likely to call for stricter regulations and oversight to ensure the safety of students during their commutes.
