Five people have been killed after a minibus taxi and a Mercedes-Benz sedan collided at the intersection of Old Pretoria Main Road and Maxwell Drive in Waterfall, Midrand, on Tuesday afternoon.
According to the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD), the minibus taxi overturned following the collision and caught fire.
JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla confirmed that five people, all occupants of the minibus taxi, died at the scene.
“Fatalities or injuries regarding the occupant(s) of the Mercedes-Benz sedan are yet to be confirmed as emergency responders actively work on site,” Fihla said.
Emergency services and law enforcement personnel attended the crash, with the intersection completely closed in all directions while the scene was dealt with.
The crash caused significant traffic disruption in the Waterfall and Midrand areas, particularly during the afternoon peak.
Motorists were advised to avoid Old Pretoria Main Road and Maxwell Drive and use alternative routes.
Drivers travelling through the area can use the N1 via Allandale Road, the R55, or alternative routes around Allandale Road and Le Roux Avenue to bypass the crash scene.
The cause of the collision has not yet been confirmed and remains under investigation.
Motorists approaching the affected area are urged to slow down, follow traffic officers’ instructions and allow emergency vehicles room to operate.
Further information regarding the occupants of the Mercedes-Benz and the circumstances surrounding the crash is expected as the investigation continues.
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