The accident involved a taxi and a silver Corsa bakkie after the two collided at the traffic light.

According to bystanders who witnessed the collision, the taxi allegedly skipped the red traffic light. The driver of the Corsa, however, fled the scene with a bleeding gash on his head and the other parties involved alleged that the man “smelled of alcohol”.

ER 24 Ambulance Services responded to the scene, where the driver of the taxi as well as the commuters were treated for injuries.

Members of the security sector and the police set after the driver who fled from the scene.

Fortunately, no fatalities were reported.