Three perish in EC Christmas Day crash

Warning:

This article may contain graphic and/or adult content unsuitable for minors and sensitive readers.

File

The Eastern Cape Transport Department says three people were killed when three taxis were involved in a collision on the R61 between Aberdeen and Beaufort West on Christmas Day.

Spokesperson, Unathi Binqose, said the taxis were travelling in opposite directions when they collided at around 04:45.

He said all the injured were taken to Graaff-Reinet provincial hospital for treatment.

Binqose said no one in the third taxi was injured.

Police in Aberdeen have opened a culpable homicide docket for further investigation.