GAUTENG'S WEEK OF ROAD CARNAGE

At least 14 people killed in three separate crashes as authorities pin hopes on new traffic law

- MASABATA MKWANANZI

GAUTENG has seen at least three separate accidents this week, resulting in the loss of fourteen lives.

Yesterday, five people died in a devastating taxi crash after it overturned on the N1 North freeway in Midrand, leaving the community in shock and authorities scrambling to respond.

The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department confirmed that the accident involved a single minibus taxi that overturned on the N1 North freeway.

“A single-vehicle accident involving an overturned minibus taxi has occurred on the N1 North between the Buccleuch Interchange and Allandale Road in Midrand,’ said JMPD spokesperson Superintendent Xolani Fihla.

Fihla added that the accident has resulted in multiple injuries and, tragically, five confirmed fatalities and a case of culpable homicide was opened.

“A case of culpable homicide will be opened for further investigation into the cause of the accident,” he added.

Authorities are now placing their hopes on the new traffic law to reduce accidents on our roads.