Three people injured, animal killed in collision

TONGAAT – Three (3) people were injured and a hen was killed in a collision involving two (2) vehicles on an unpaved road in Osindisweni on Thursday afternoon.

The Reaction Unit South Africa Operations Centre received a call for assistance from a passerby at approximately 14:28. On arrival, Reaction Officers discovered that a white Toyota Hiace taxi and a white Isuzu bakkie collided head on. The driver of the minibus and two passengers sustained injuries. They were stabilised on scene before being expedited to hospital by ambulance.

The Isuzu bakkie was transporting a goat, four (4) chickens, alcohol and groceries. According to the driver, his family were preparing to conduct a prayer for their ancestors. The animals were to be slaughtered at the function. One chickenwas killed in the collision. It was alleged that the mini bus was travelling on the wrong side of the road prior to the collision.