Close call for motorist as car catches fire in taxi crash

A vehicle caught fire during a collision involving a taxi on the St Faith’s Road inland of Port Shepstone.

Kwazulu Private Ambulance Service medics responded to the incident.

“When emergency services arrived they found that a vehicle and taxi had been involved in a collision, causing the vehicle to catch on fire,” said spokesman Craig Botha. “Paramedics quickly assessed the scene and found that one patient sustained minor injuries.” The patient was treated on scene before being transported to hospital for further treatment. HAVE YOUR SAY Like the South Coast Herald’s Facebook page, follow us on Twitter and Instagram