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The passenger 'grabbed' the steering wheel of the bus from the driver, causing a crash.
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Several people have been injured in an accident after a passenger on a bus fought with the driver, causing the vehicle to veer across the M1 North highway to the M1 South and collide with six other vehicles
The accident occurred near Booysens Road on Monday as the new work week got underway.
It has caused severe traffic congestion, with motorists stuck for hours, and emergency services and officials attending to the scene.
M1 reopened
The road was closed earlier to traffic at Booysens Road, causing significant disruptions.
Motorists were advised to use Crownwood Road or Xavier Street as alternative routes from the M1 North”.
The road has since been reopened.
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Bus fight
Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) spokesperson Xolani Fihla said though multiple injuries were reported, no fatalities were reported.
“Preliminary information suggests the bus was travelling south on the M1 towards the Booysens Road off-ramp when a passenger reportedly had an altercation with the driver and grabbed the steering wheel.
“The bus subsequently lost control, veered off the M1 South, crossed the barricades and median, and collided with vehicles on the M1 North,” Fihla said.
KZN crash
Last week, two young children were killed, and their pregnant mother was in critical condition after they were hit by a car in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN)
The horrific accident occurred on the N2 highway near Amatikulu late on Wednesday night.
IPSS Medical Rescue spokesperson Samantha Meyrick said they responded to a grim and shocking scene.
“On the arrival of paramedics, it was established that a pregnant lady and her two sons were hit by a vehicle whilst walking home.
“Sadly, both the boys, aged 6 and 10, were found to have sustained fatal injuries and were declared deceased on the scene. The vehicle was located a distance away from the scene,” Meyrick said.
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