13 injured as taxi overturns on the M1 highway in Booysens
Several people were found seated on the side of the road.
Thirteen people were left injured this morning, 07 April when a taxi overturned on the M1 highway in Booysens, Johannesburg.
According to Russel Meiring ER24 spokesperson, “ER24 paramedics, along with several other services, arrived on the scene at 07h00 to find the taxi upright in the middle of the road. Several people were found seated on the side of the road,” said Meiring
It is believed that the taxi had been pushed upright by several motorists and members of the public.
“Paramedics assessed the patients and found that thirteen people had sustained minor to moderate injuries. Fortunately, no serious injuries or fatalities were found. The patients were treated and thereafter transported to nearby hospitals for further care,” added Meiring
The exact details surrounding this incident are not yet known but local authorities were on the scene for further investigations.
