4 dead after taxi overtake truck on N1 near Worcester

Four people have died following an accident that occurred on Friday afternoon in Kantevlei, 20km outside of Worcester.

It’s understood a taxi overtook a truck that was in the same lane and attempted to get back into the lane when another truck was approaching from the opposite direction.

‘’Unfortunately, the taxi drove into the side of the truck whilst attempting to get back into the left lane (in the Direction of De Doorns from Worcester),’’ says EMS’ Deanna February.

February says one patient is in a critical condition at Tygerberg Hospital.

‘’Twelve patients were transported to Worcester Provincial Hospital. Of the twelve patients, seven sustained minor injuries and five were seriously injured.’’


SUPPLIED: WCGH


 

Done By: Mitchum George

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