Woman killed, 13 injured in three-taxi crash in Cape Town
A multi-vehicle collision involving three minibus taxis in Cape Town has resulted in one death and 13 injuries. This incident follows a separate, larger road disaster in the Western Cape that claimed 21 lives over the weekend.
Why it matters
The back-to-back accidents highlight ongoing concerns regarding road safety and public transportation infrastructure in South Africa.
Ask AI 1 min The horror crash occurred on Nelson Mandela Boulevard
A 60-year-old woman was killed and 13 people injured when three minibus taxis collided on Nelson Mandela Boulevard in Cape Town on Monday.
Cape Town traffic spokesperson Kevin Jacobs said the collision, which occurred before the Browning Road turn-off, was reported at 7.52am.
"[We] can confirm a multi-vehicle collision on Nelson Mandela Boulevard inbound before Browning Road earlier today," Jacobs said.
"A 60-year-old woman was declared deceased [at the] scene.
"Three other people sustained serious injuries and 10 more were treated for slight injuries.
"The left lane remains obstructed at this time."
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