This afternoon (September 9), an elderly man was hit by a taxi while crossing Poort Road.

The accident victim succumbed to the severe injuries he sustained and died at the scene.

Also read: Multiple injuries as bus and taxi collide on Pieters road

Police, Public Safety and emergency services responded.

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