Three people have died and several others were injured following a minibus taxi crash on the N12 bridge near Laris Street in Daveyton, Ekurhuleni, on Tuesday morning.
Emergency services responded to the scene after receiving a call at approximately 06:19.
Emergency response to crash scene
According to the City of Ekurhuleni Disaster and Emergency Management Services (DEMS), paramedics and fire crews arrived to find a minibus taxi that had left the roadway and come to rest in a ditch.
Emergency personnel assessed multiple occupants at the scene.
Fatalities and injuries confirmed
Paramedics confirmed that three occupants were declared dead on the scene.
A total of twelve additional patients sustained injuries:
- Eight people suffered moderate injuries
- Four people sustained serious injuries
All injured individuals were treated at the scene before being transported to nearby hospitals by Gauteng Provincial Emergency Services.
Alleged shooting under investigation
Preliminary information from the scene indicates that the taxi may have been shot at prior to the crash.
Authorities have stated that allegations of taxi-related violence are being investigated, and the exact circumstances leading to the incident have not yet been confirmed.
Police investigation underway
Members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) are on scene and have taken over the investigation.
The scene remains active as authorities continue to gather evidence.
Traffic advisory issued
Motorists have been advised to approach the area with caution and to consider alternative routes due to ongoing emergency operations.
Official response
The City of Ekurhuleni has extended condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wished a full recovery to those injured in the incident.
Conclusion
An investigation is underway after a minibus taxi crash on the N12 in Daveyton claimed three lives and left multiple people injured, with authorities probing allegations that the vehicle may have been shot at prior to the incident.
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