Accident on N11

An accident involving a truck and a taxi in the early part of Thursday morning last week was a rude awakening for most motorists. The corner of Albert Wessels and the N11 was teaming with police, traffic officials and paramedics. It is alleged that the driver of the taxi accelerated his vehicle in an attempt to pass the junction before the robot changed, causing the truck to slam into the taxi. A total of sixteen passengers were injured, eight with semi serious injuries and the other eight with less serious injuries.

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