16 People were left injured late last night following a collision between a taxi and light motor vehicle at the R23 and N17 intersection in Brakpan.
ER24 paramedics, along with other services, arrived on the scene to find both vehicles in the middle of the intersection. The occupants from the taxi and car were found walking around on the scene.
Paramedics assessed the patients and found that 16 had sustained injuries ranging from minor to moderate. Fortunately, no serious injuries or fatalities were found on the scene.
The patients were treated for their injuries and were thereafter transported to various hospitals for further treatment.
Local authorities were on the scene for further treatment.
Russel Meiring
ER24 Spokesperson
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