Occupants from the taxi and transported were found lying all around the scene. Local authorities began to close off the road while paramedics set up a triage area.
Paramedics began assessing the patients, finding that their injuries ranged from minor to moderate.
Fortunately, no fatalities were found on the scene.
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The patients were treated for their injuries and were thereafter transported by various services to nearby hospitals for urgent treatment. Officials said that Spine Road, Mitchell’s Plain had to be close for traffic between Merrydale and Park Avenue due to this accident at Eisleben Road.
Western Cape police spokesman‚ Lieutenant Colonel Andrè Traut‚ said the circumstances surrounding the accident are being investigated.
"Two police officers and 43 prisoners were transported to hospital for treatment. The conditions of the taxi occupants is yet to be determined‚" said Traut.