JOHANNESBURG - Seven people have died in a crash on Comaro Road, Bassonia, after a minibus taxi's brakes reportedly failed and the driver crashed into a streetlamp and tree.
Parts of the taxi struck a Ford Ranger travelling in the opposite direction, though the driver was unharmed.
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Several passengers, including the taxi driver, were seriously injured and taken to Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital.
Authorities are investigating a case of culpable homicide.