19 Die in Collision Between Taxi and Truck

Nineteen people died when a taxi they were travelling in collided with a truck on the R28 in Westonaria, Gauteng on Sunday afternoon. According to preliminary reports, the collision occurred after a tyre of the taxi burst, resulting in the driver losing control and crashing into the oncoming truck. Upon impact, the taxi  rolled multiple times, ejected all the passengers and burst into flames. Gauteng police spokesman Lieutenant-Colonel Lungelo Dlamini said five children and ... Read more »
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By Oliver Ngwenya On Thursday, October 15th, 2015

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