Head-on collision in Eldorado Park leaves 10 dead, several injured

Ten people were killed, including three children, and several left injured following a collision between a taxi and light motor vehicle on the R553 Golden Highway in Eldorado Park this morning, March 11

According to Russel Meiring ER24 spokesperson, “ER24 paramedics, along with several other services, arrived on the scene at 06h40 to find the taxi and light motor vehicle in the middle of the road.” said Meiring

Gauteng Education spokesperson Steve Mabona said three deceased learners are from Robertsham Primary School.

Both vehicles had sustained a significant amount of damage in the collision. Several people were found scattered around the scene.

“Paramedics assessed the patients and found that ten people, including three children under 10, had sustained numerous, fatal injuries. Nothing could be done for them and they were declared dead.” added Meiring

Several other patients were found with injuries ranging from minor to critical. The patients were treated and thereafter transported to nearby hospitals for urgent care.

The details surrounding this incident are not yet known but local authorities were on the scene for further investigations.