Durban – At least 10 schoolchildren were hurt and rushed to the hospital during the morning school run after their minibus taxi was rear-ended by a huge truck.
ALS Paramedics spokesperson Garrith Jamieson said the collision on the M13 Durban-bound, near Kassier Road in Hillcrest, occurred on Monday, 27 October 2025.
He said ALS Paramedics was notified of the collision just after 07:15.
“Paramedics arrived on the scene to find chaos as they found that a truck had rear-ended a scholar minibus taxi, leaving multiple children injured,” said Jamieson.
“Immediately, more ambulances and Advanced Life Support paramedics were dispatched to assist with the multiple casualty scene.”
The ALS spokesperson said 10 children sustained various injuries.
“Once stabilised on the scene, they were transported to various Durban Hospitals for further care that they required,” Jamison said.
“At this stage, the events leading up to the crash are unknown; however, Metro Police were in attendance and will be investigating further.”
