17/09/2026
MULTIPLE INJURED AFTER MINIBUS TAXI OVERTURNS NEAR BAVIAANSPOORT CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
PRETORIA — Emergency medical services rushed to the scene of a serious road traffic accident today Late Afternoon 7 September 2026, after a minibus taxi overturned alongside the Baviaanspoort Correctional Services facility.
The incident, which occurred during peak transit hours between 04:00 pm and 05:00 pm, left multiple passengers with varying degrees of injuries. The commuter vehicle reportedly rolled over and came to a complete stop upside down. First responders and local emergency crews arrived swiftly to assess, treat, and stabilize the victims on-site before transporting them to nearby medical facilities for further urgent care.
Authorities have confirmed that, despite the severity of the crash, no fatalities have been reported at this stage.
The precise cause of the accident remains unclear. Local traffic law enforcement and police cordoned off the area to manage heavy rush-hour congestion and have initiated a formal investigation to determine the circumstances leading up to the vehicle overturning.
This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as official statements from medical personnel and traffic authorities are released.