A devastating head-on collision occurred this morning, Thursday, 14 May 2026, at approximately 07:00 on the R69 Hlobane Road. The incident involved two minibus taxis, one of which was fully laden with children commuting to school, while the second vehicle was occupied only by the driver.
Upon arrival, paramedics were met with a scene of absolute carnage. Debris from the collision was scattered across both lanes, and the mangled wreckage of the vehicles required immediate and complex intervention.
Paramedics initiated a rapid triage process to manage the high volume of casualties.
The assessment revealed a total of 24 patients. Two individuals sustained life-threatening, critical head and chest injuries. Among them was a seven-year-old girl who required advanced life support intervention. The second critically injured patient, a male in his 40s, was found trapped within the twisted metal of the taxi. Members of the Fire Department utilized specialized hydraulic rescue equipment…
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