Several people were injured when a taxi and bakkie collided. Image: Midlands EMS Facebook page
An 18-month-old child was airlifted and several other people injured after a major accident between a taxi and bakkie
Several people were injured when a taxi and bakkie collided. Image: Midlands EMS Facebook page
Emergency services responded to multiple calls for assistance after an accident in Thornville, KwaZulu-Natal just after 13:00 on Saturday, 21 January 2023.
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Midlands EMS arrived to find a taxi and a bakkie involved in an accident and both rolling down an embankment.
Multiple patients suffered minor to critical injuries, including an 18-month-old child who was airlifted to the hospital via Netcare 911 Air ambulance.
All patients were treated on the scene before being taken to the hospital for further treatment.
Local authorities are investigating the exact cause of the accident.
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