19 killed in minibus crash in South Africa

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Press Trust of India Johannesburg
Last Updated : Nov 29 2015 | 9:48 PM IST
At least 19 people were killed and four others injured today when a minibus taxi collided with a truck in South Africa.
The incident took place near Westonaira in Gauteng province about 6km from Westonaria.
"The taxi apparently rolled multiple times and burst into flames. Patients were ejected. Patients sustained multiple injuries, including burn wounds," news24 said.
The injured were admitted to the hospital.
Paramedics were currently attending to the scene and the service's helicopter had also being deployed.
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First Published: Nov 29 2015 | 9:48 PM IST

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