6 people injured after taxi and light motor vehicle collide on R549 near Ratanda cemetery
Six people sustained light to moderate injuries after a minibus taxi and a light motor vehicle collided on the R549 near Ratanda cemetery. Emergency services responded swiftly as traffic was disrupted while the scene was cleared.
Six people were injured when a minibus taxi and a light motor vehicle collided on the R549 (Vaaldam Road) near Ratanda Cemetery on August 5, prompting a swift response from emergency services.
According to initial reports, the victims sustained light to moderate injuries and received medical treatment at the scene before being transported for further care where necessary.
Emergency personnel from Gauteng Provincial Government Medical, Lesedi Traffic and Lesedi Fire and Rescue responded to the incident, securing the scene, assisting the injured and managing traffic while recovery operations were underway.
The collision caused temporary traffic disruptions along the busy route as emergency crews worked to clear the roadway.
The circumstances surrounding the crash remain unclear, and the cause of the collision is under investigation.
