Horrific R555 accident claims lives
An accident involving a truck carrying oil and a minibus taxi claimed the lives of three people.
The tragedy happened on Monday morning at about 08:00 on the R555 (Old Witbank Road).
According to an eyewitness, the truck drove into an oncoming taxi travelling from Middelburg, after the driver of the truck lost control.
The driver of the minibus and two other passengers died on impact. Two passengers were trapped in the taxi and six were transported to the hospital for medical treatment. The truck driver was also transported to the hospital.
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