Sixteen schoolchildren injured after taxi and car collide. At least 16 schoolchildren have been injured in another scholar transport accident in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).

The accident occurred between a taxi transporting the pupils and a light motor vehicle at the R617 Mphophomeni intersection on Tuesday.

Accident

Midlands EMS spokesperson Roland Roberton said crews were dispatched to the scene following reports of a multiple-vehicle accident.

“On arrival, it was established that a taxi transporting school children home was involved in a collision with a light motor vehicle. The youngest child involved in the accident was 3 years old.

“A total of 16 school children sustained injuries ranging from minor to moderate, while one occupant from the other vehicle also sustained injuries,” Roberton said.

Patients

Robertson added that all the injured patients were assessed.

“The patients received appropriate medical care on scene before being transported to various hospitals for further medical treatment.”

Robertson said authorities were on scene and are currently investigating the accident.

This is the second accident involving scholar transport in KZN in just over a week.

Bus accident
At least 20 people, including children, were injured in a bus accident in the province.

The accident occurred on Annet Drive in the Reservoir Hills area west of Durban on Monday morning.

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