TAXI ACCIDENT - WESTPARK DRIVE, MONTGOMERY PARK

jaun34
Jul 28
2 min read

28 July 2025

At 07:15 this morning, chaos erupted on the bustling Westpark Road when a speeding taxi, transporting schoolchildren, lost control and rolled in a harrowing collision. SCP Security swiftly responded to calls for assistance, arriving on the scene within minutes to find a scene of devastation. Panicked children climbing out of the overturned vehicle, some screaming, others in visible shock, while several lay injured on the roadside.

Overturned school taxi after high-speed crash on Westpark Road. Multiple children injured.

Eyewitnesses described a heart-stopping moment as the taxi, allegedly speeding, attempted to overtake another vehicle before the driver lost control, sending the minibus careening off the road. The impact left the taxi on its roof, its shattered windows and crumpled frame a stark reminder of the sheer force of the crash.

Rear view of the rolled taxi after losing control on Westpark Rd.

Miraculously, despite the severity of the accident, there were no life-threatening injuries reported. Emergency services, including ER24, Help24, and Netcare911, rushed to the scene, treating approximately eight injured children before transporting them to nearby hospitals for further care.

SCP Security and medical teams securing Westpark Rd after taxi rollover.

As authorities begin their investigation, questions arise over the reckless driving that led to this near-tragedy. A stark reminder of the dangers posed by speeding vehicles, especially when carrying vulnerable passengers.

Overturned school taxi on Westpark Rd after losing control—roof crushed, debris everywhere.

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