[REDDERSBURG, FS 15 May 2012, 23:30]
Eight people sustained various injuries late yesterday evening adapter a single minibus taxi overturned on the N6 near Reddersburg.
The cause of the collision is unclear at this stage, but the minibus taxi which was towing a trailer, had veered out of control before leaving the road and overturning multiple times. The vehicle had 12 occupants in it at the time of the collision.
When ER24 paramedics arrived at the scene they identified a total of eight people in need of medical attention. Six of of the patients sustained minor injuries in the form of various scrapes and bruises. Two occupants sustained more serious injuries in the form of deep cuts as well as suspected head, back and neck injuries.
All the patients received treatment at the scene before being transported from the scene by various ambulance services to Pelonomi hospital for further care. Local law enforcement officials attended the scene and will be investigating the incident further.
Andre Visser, ER24
084 211 2277