19 killed in South African minibus collision
No fewer than 19
people were killed when a minibus taxi burst into flames after colliding with a
truck in South Africa on Sunday, local media reported.
Four others were critically injured in the crash near
Westonaria in Gauteng province, News24 said.
“The taxi apparently rolled multiple times and burst into
flames," said paramedic Chitra Bodasing.
The ubiquitous minibus taxis are frequently involved in
accidents on South Africa's deadly roads, reports AFP.
During the upcoming Christmas holiday season it is estimated
that as many as 1,300 people could die in vehicle accidents -- about the same
number killed over the same period last year.
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