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Sixteen injured in accident on KMI Airport road

An accident involving one taxi on the R538 near the Tekwane North T-junction resulted in injuries to 16 individuals, according to Martin Jeffrey, an Emer-G-Med paramedic.

May 14, 2024
Yolandi Hyman Less than a minute
The taxi that was in the accident. > Photo: Supplied/Martin Jeffrey

An accident occurred on the R538 (KMI Airport road) at the Tekwane North T-junction on Monday, May 13.

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According to Martin Jeffrey, an Emer-G-Med paramedic, a taxi was involved in the accident.

Emer-G-Med on the scene of the motor vehicle accident. > Photo: Supplied/Martin Jeffrey

He said one individual sustained serious injuries, three others moderate injuries, and 12 people suffered only minor injuries.

The taxi that was in the accident. > Photo: Supplied/Martin Jeffrey

He said that Emer-G-Med transported the individuals to Rob Ferreira and Themba hospitals.

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The cause of the accident is not yet known.

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May 14, 2024
Yolandi Hyman Less than a minute

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Bertus de Bruyn is based in Mbombela, Mpumalanga. De Bruyn has been employed by Caxton since 2009. After a short sabbatical of two years, De Bruyn is back at the place he called home, Caxton, at Lowveld Media. He is currently the digital content manager, but has 14 years of journalism skills, news editor, and acting editor duties behind his name.
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