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R23 claims another life

The taxi overturned and all seven occupants were ejected.

A two-vehicle accident along the R23 (Heidelberg Road) on Wednesday evening, last week, claimed a woman’s life.

According to information received from the EMPD, the two vehicles – a silver BMW and a green Toyota minibus, collided just after 5pm.

The crash took place near the scene of a recent fatal taxi crash that killed five people and injured six others.

Read the story here: Five killed, six injured as taxi rolls

On Wednesday, both vehicles were travelling from Tsakane towards Carnival City when the accident occurred.

The taxi overturned and all seven occupants were ejected.

One female passenger was killed and the six other occupants sustained injuries.

The injured were transported to various hospitals by ambulance.

The exact cause of the accident will be investigated.

Also read: Taxi leaves three dead on N17

R23 taxi accident witnesses sought

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Stacy Slatter

News editor Stacy Slatter is a seasoned journalist with 20 years of experience in community news. Throughout the years, she has covered a wide range of topics, from crime, municipal news and human interest stories, to sports and community events. Stacy also has extensive sub-editing experience.

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