Male pedestrian killed as taxi hits him in Ladysmith

A pedestrian was tragically killed last night (October 27) on the Helpmekaar Road.

The man was walking along when a taxi hit him.

The man, believed to be in his 30s, was declared dead at the scene.

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Emergency personnel, Public Safety and police responded.

The taxi stopped after knocking down the pedestrian.

There were passengers in the taxi at the time of the crash.

The deceased has not yet been officially identified.

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