A mother and her child (approximately 2 years old) were hit by a taxi on Olywenhout Street in Bosmot, Alberton. The incident occurred in the early hours of this morning. The mother was allegedly carrying the child on her back when the taxi hit them.
When ER24 paramedics arrived on scene they found the mother and the child lying in the road. After assessment it was found that the child had sustained fatal injuries and was declared dead on scene. The mother sustained moderate injuries and was treated and transported by provincial services to Helen Joseph Hospital for further treatment. The taxi driver did not sustain any injuries.
The cause of the incident remains unknown, local authorities were on scene for further investigation.
Pieter Rossouw
ER24 Spokesperson