Six lives lost in tragic R26 collision between sedan and minibus taxi near Fouriesburg
A devastating collision on the R26 outside Fouriesburg has claimed six lives after a speeding Kia sedan failed to stop at an intersection, crashing into a fully-loaded minibus taxi. Multiple passengers suffered serious injuries in the late-night accident.
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Six people were killed when a speeding driver collided with a minibus taxi in a horrific T-bone collision on the R26 outside Mashaeng near Fouriesburg, Free State.
According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), the incident occurred late on Saturday night. The 21-year-old Kia Sedan driver failed to stop at an intersection and collided with a white Mercedes-Benz 22-seater minibus taxi with a Gauteng registration, which was travelling from Ficksburg to Pretoria.
It was reported that the sedan had five occupants. Three people died at the scene, while two sustained serious injuries and were transported to the hospital.
The minibus taxi carried 22 occupants, including the driver. The driver and two passengers died at the scene. The remaining 19 occupants sustained injuries and were transported to hospitals in Bethlehem and Bohlokong for medical treatment.
The SAPS stated that emergency services and law enforcement officials worked throughout the night to manage the scene and provide assistance to the injured.
The SAPS mentions the confidentiality in respect of the deceased families, “names of the deceased and injured will not be released until their next of kin have been formally informed and identification processes have been completed,” reported the SAPS statement
A case of culpable homicide has been opened for investigation.
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