20 injured in taxi accident at Field’s Hill horror crash site

Various paramedic organisations are at the scene and are treating the injured.

Two taxis crashed at the Richmond Road off-ramp. PHOTO: Blue Security

TWO taxis collided near the Richmond Road off-ramp earlier today according to reports from the scene.

Andreas Mathios of Blue Security said there are multiple patients and the cause of the accident is currently unknown.

“On scene we have 20 patients who are being treated by various paramedic organisations. The injured will be transported to a nearby medical facility,” noted Andreas.

The accident took place at the same intersection where 24 people lost their lives when a truck ploughed through five vehicles in 2013.

Paramedics are treating 20 patients hurt in the accident. PHOTO: Blue Security TV

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