Police in Phillipi East are investigating a culpable homicide case following a fatal crash between a bus and a minibus taxi on Monday morning, which claimed the life of the driver of a minibus taxi. Two passengers in the taxi were left injured. It is alleged that the taxi jumped a red robot and crashed into a Golden Arrow bus on Sheffield Road.
‘’Philippi East police registered a culpable homicide case
for investigation following a fatal crash between a bus and a minibus taxi on
Monday morning, 11 August 2025, in Sheffield Road, Philippi East. The driver of
the minibus taxi was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel, while
two passengers were taken to a medical facility for medical treatment. The
circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation,’’ said Sergeant
Wesley Twigg, Western Cape police spokesperson.
COURTESY: Ezitshisayo“According to the information available to us, the driver
of the third-party vehicle allegedly jumped the red robot causing the third party
to collide with our bus. We are deeply
saddened to share that the driver of the third-party vehicle passed away at the
scene. Our bus had just departed from the depot and was not carrying any
passengers at the time.’’
Done By: Mitchum George
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