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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.

May 14, 2024
Yolandi Hyman Less than a minute
 
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