3 Children Killed As Taxi Smashes Into Truck in Worcester, Survivor Recalls Traumatic Fatal Accident

Rachel Harper3 weeks ago

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Tragic R60 Crash Claims Five Lives, Including Three Children, in Worcester

WESTERN CAPE – A devastating collision between a minibus taxi and a truck on the R60 near Worcester (23 May 2025) has left five dead, including three children, and three critically injured. The accident has reignited public outrage over road safety and taxi regulations.

Five people were killed when a taxi crashed into a truck on the R60 in Worcester. Image: @ewnreporter Source: Twitter

What Happened?

Taxi Failed to Stop: Preliminary reports indicate the Eastern Cape-bound taxi ignored a stop sign, crashing into the side of a Mercedes-Benz truck that had the right of way.
Children Among Victims: Emergency responders confirmed three minors were killed.
Culpable Homicide Case Opened: Police are investigating the cause, with survivors describing the crash as “traumatic.”

Survivor’s Account

Xolani Makapela, a taxi driver who switched seats moments before the crash, recounted:
“The truck swung, people flew out the windows. I don’t know how I survived—I was in front.”
Makapela sustained injuries and is struggling to process the incident, claiming the other driver “didn’t see the truck.”

The taxi reportedly failed to stop and smashed into the truck. Image: @ewnreporter Source: Twitter

Public Outcry Over Taxi Safety

South Africans expressed grief but also frustration over recurring taxi-related accidents:

“When there’s an accident, there’s always a taxi.” – Sri Benjy Kavumisa
“100% of the time, it’s the taxi driver’s fault. They’re lawless.” – Martin Coetzee
“Ban taxis. Bring back trains!” – Tom Koeries
“When will stricter action be taken?” – Jerome Roberts

Road Closures & Ongoing Investigation

The R60 was temporarily closed as authorities cleared the wreckage. Officials urge witnesses to come forward as the culpable homicide probe continues.

Source: Briefly News