Taxi Accident In Northgate

Emergency vehicles were called in from surrounding areas to assist with the vast number of patients that were left with injuries after a taxi collided with a BMW. The accident occurred at the corners of Northumberland and Olievenhout avenues near the Northgate Coca Cola Dome. It seems that the taxi, which was full of commuters on their way home from work for the evening, collided with severe impact into the side of the BMW hatch back.

Both vehicles came to rest on the extreme right hand side island of the road, facing toward Roodepoort. The taxi was badly damaged, and was resting on its side. The BMW's entire left hand passenger sides were a complete wreck, and all the airbags had deployed.

The woman driver of the BMW was taken to hospital with serious injuries, although she was in a stable condition throughout. The driver of the taxi, a man who appeared to be in his thirties, was found near the front of the taxi, lying on the ground. He had sustained a severe head injury, and was sadly declared deceased on the scene.

Another patient had sustained serious injuries, and she was found to have broken bones in both of her lower legs. She was stabilised on scene and transported to a nearby hospital. The other eleven patients were all treated for minor to moderate injuries, and three of which refused transportation to hospital, saying they would go privately if need be.

It was spectacular scene, with around fifteen emergency vehicles surrounding the two mangled vehicles, but causing havoc with the already strained evening traffic as most of the motorists were slowing down to have a look, inquisitive as to what was going on.

A few good Samaritans had stopped on the scene to assist with the initial treatment of the patients, and paramedics were grateful to have the extra hands. The necessary authorities were also on the scene for investigating.