Seven injured in multi-vehicle crash in west
Traffic was heavily backed up on Es'kia Mphahlele Drive following a multi-vehicle accident.
Traffic was heavily backed up on Es’kia Mphahlele Drive following a multi-vehicle accident in which seven people were injured on Monday morning.
Two light motor vehicles and a minibus taxi were involved in the crash, said Tshwane Emergency Services Charles Mabaso.
“Three of the seven people injured suffered critical injuries and had to be transported to hospital,” he said.
Mabaso said four other patients suffered minor to moderate injuries.
“Our crews handed off the scene to the SAPS and left while the road was still closed,” Mabaso said.
Road is closed at Eskia Mphahlele drive both directions due to a multiple car crash, traffic is redirected to alternative roads #TMPDsafety pic.twitter.com/OSTm1VuJnD
— Tshwane Metro Police (@TMPDSafety) August 16, 2021
Best Care Ambulance Service spokesperson Xander Loubser said the accident happened at 06:55.
“It appears that the taxi came over the middle lane into oncoming traffic,” said Loubser.
The cause of the accident has not yet been identified and an investigation has been opened.
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