Thirteen injured as taxi rolls several times at airport
VIDEO: Woman being airlifted from the scene of the accident
THIRTEEN people were injured, two critically, in an early morning taxi rollover accident on the R21 southbound opposite OR Tambo International Airport on Wednesday morning.
Russel Meiring from ER24 said ER24 paramedics, along with other services, found the taxi lying in the fast lane of the highway. It was apparent to emergency workers the vehicle had rolled multiple times.
On assessment, paramedics found that two women had sustained critical injuries while 11 others had sustained only minor to moderate injuries. Paramedics began their treatment and provided the two critically injured patients with advanced life support interventions.
Once treated, one of the critically injured patients was airlifted by a medical helicopter to a nearby hospital while the second patient was transported by ambulance. The remaining patients were treated for their injuries and transported to various hospitals for further assessment.
The cause of the collision is not yet known but local authorities were on the scene for further investigations.
