14 injured as taxi overturns in Boksburg
A total of 14 people were left injured after a taxi overturned on the N12 near the Atlas turn-off in Boksburg this morning, January 3.
ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene at approximately 5.30am and found the taxi lying on its side on the fast lane of the highway.
Several passengers from the taxi were found were found standing along the roadside barriers.
“Upon assessment, paramedics found that a total 14 patients had been injured in this incident. All 14 patients were found to have sustained only minor injuries.
“Paramedics treated the patients for their injuries and thereafter transported them to Sunshine Hospital for further treatment.
“The driver of the taxi was assessed and found to have escaped injury,” said ER24 spokesperson Russel Meiring.
Meiring said it is understood that the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to overturn.
Local authorities were on the scene to investigate further.
