Young girl killed, multiple children injured as car and taxi crash in Durban

The car the young victim was travelling in is alleged to have been overloaded, with seven occupants sustaining injuries.

The minibus taxi and light motor vehicle involved in a collision on 30 May. Photos: Supplied/ ALS ParamedicsThe young girl was one of seven occupants of a car that collided with a minibus taxi on Inanda Rd near“Unfortunately, a little girl believed to be seven years of age was found unresponsive.

The vehicle carrying the young girl is believed to have rear-ended the taxi. Police were on scene to conduct their investigations.is still reeling after an accident involving a truck and a minibus taxi claimed 13 lives just outside Polokwane on Tuesday.Twelve of the victims were passengers of the taxi, most believed to have been teachers on their way to work.Other than strictly observing the rules of the road, drivers can avoid incidents by planning their routes in advance.

Brakes, lights and indicators should be inspected before trips and warning lights should be addressed with haste. Steering and tyre conditions are crucial and must be carefully examined for tread depth and tyre wall wear and tear.Alleged mastermind to remain behind bars as Phala Phala case postponed

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