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Seven Dead, 18 Hurt in Minibus Taxi–Bus Crash in Kariega

Police are investigating a suspected U-turn by the taxi.

Overview

  • The collision, reported Monday morning in Kariega, killed seven people and left at least 18 injured.
  • Officials say the taxi carrying workers from KwaNobuhle allegedly made a U-turn in front of an oncoming Algoa bus.
  • The bus had only its driver on board, and the impact struck the passenger side of the taxi.
  • Emergency teams treated 18 people at the scene and took the injured to nearby hospitals, with two in serious condition.
  • The province later recorded another fatal crash on the N10, bringing Eastern Cape road deaths to 12 in 24 hours and prompting renewed safety calls.