Taxi accident leaves one person dead

taxi accident leaves one person dead

Taxi accident leaves one person dead

One person was declared dead and a dozen others were rushed to various Gauteng hospitals for medical attention, after two minibus taxis collided in Alberton, Ekurhuleni, on Tuesday.

Emergency personnel were still clearing out the scene.

Two taxis, with Katlehong People’s Taxi Association (KAPTA) association stickers, collided at Ring Road East and Voortrekker Road next to New Market Mall.

https://x.com/nntombi_nkosi/status/1808063257980424588?s=46&t=oeMLeLVU-0aswZe6EmGwPA

“I was travelling to work when I noticed the accident. I was heartbroken to see commuters who were still shaken,” said Bafana Kubheka, who witnessed the crash on the way to work.

A Thokoza resident said, “I just found out that my colleague’s father was in one of the taxis but he survived and was taken to the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital in Soweto.”

Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) spokesperson Constable Delores Ndlovu, said: “This morning at around 06.50am, we had an accident at Ring Road East and Voortrekker Road next to New Market Mall where two Toyota Mini-buses were involved.

“Unfortunately, one person was declared dead on scene and the other 12 passengers who sustained slight and serious injuries were taken to different hospitals for treatment.

“A case of culpable homicide was opened at Alberton Police Station and investigations are under way.”

At the time of print, the KAPTA taxi association had not commented.

The Star

[email protected]

OTHER NEWS

51 minutes ago

"You can't have such an overweight sports minister": Gayton McKenzie commits to fitness regime

51 minutes ago

Lady Gaga ending Vegas residency

51 minutes ago

Maria Sharapova opens up about Serena Williams relationship – and reveals advice to current tennis stars

60 minutes ago

Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Could Be Setting Players Up for a Twist Villain

60 minutes ago

The Philippines government will accept USDT for social security payments

60 minutes ago

Murder retrial ordered after Ontario judge said couple was ‘f****d’ if they went to trial

60 minutes ago

Eric Gagné returns to Dodgers' mound on the 20th anniversary of his 84 consecutive saves streak

60 minutes ago

Is your super balance growing fast enough to keep up with rising living costs?

60 minutes ago

Massive Man Utd bombshell leaves top star inviting Saudi offers as Ten Hag factor bites

60 minutes ago

Manchester United star to miss 2024 Olympics

60 minutes ago

Ukraine’s army forced to retreat as Russia closes in on strategically important town

60 minutes ago

Ukraine updates: Kyiv pulls forces from part of Chasiv Yar

60 minutes ago

Pay Day with Elfy Scott: 'The reality of the housing market has me feeling very nauseous'

60 minutes ago

Josh Hartnett's Daughters Lost 'Their Minds' at Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour'

60 minutes ago

Zelensky Brutally Shuts Down Tucker Carlson Interview Talk

60 minutes ago

Speed cameras: how they work in the UK

60 minutes ago

‘I’m worth hundreds of millions – and I’m leaving high-tax Britain’

60 minutes ago

Brain drain exodus of engineers severly impacts economic growth in Tunisia (ITES)

60 minutes ago

Kate Middleton's parents Michael and Carol step out at Wimbledon after spending months at their daughter's side during her cancer treatment

60 minutes ago

Woman pepper sprays four employees at Academy Sports and Outdoors in North Texas, police say

60 minutes ago

Trump allies intensify Harris attacks as Biden replacement talk builds

60 minutes ago

6 arrested in connection with stampede in north India, police say

60 minutes ago

Boris Johnson threatens 'more wokery' on his way to polling station

60 minutes ago

ALP disunity: Who has more integrity, Payman or the party?

60 minutes ago

Capcom Veteran Defends Assassin's Creed Shadows

60 minutes ago

DJ Zinhle’s reality show: Season four release date revealed

60 minutes ago

The historic store that customers have visited for 128 years for one thing

60 minutes ago

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visits Montreal as questions swirl about his leadership of the Liberal Party

60 minutes ago

Reds hold off slumping Yankees behind strong outing from Abbott, bullpen

60 minutes ago

Huge GTA 6 Easter egg found in latest GTA Online update

60 minutes ago

OPINION - The Standard View: Now, let's hope Labour succeeds

60 minutes ago

Highs and lows of 14 years of Conservative rule

60 minutes ago

Germany’s first MP born in Africa steps down amid racist harassment

60 minutes ago

Israeli elderly couple rescued from Jenin overnight

60 minutes ago

This Morning replaced and GMB extended in ITV schedule shake-up

60 minutes ago

Rassie: It's part of Irish culture to be 'very proud and outspoken' about team's success

60 minutes ago

Ajman Bank Announces Integration with Aani Instant Payment Platform in Collaboration with Al Etihad Payments Company

60 minutes ago

Former coach who abused young cricketers advised to be honest about offending

60 minutes ago

House of the Dragon’s most ‘shocking’ scene yet was completely real

60 minutes ago

CCTV footage captures moment man was hit by his own vehicle in horror CBD carjacking