By Obakeng Maje

Klerksdorp-Sixteen people allegedly perished in a fatal accident near Klerksdorp on Sunday.

Er24 paramedics confirmed that a minibus taxi was involved in an accident and 16 people died.

“Our paramedics are still at the scene in Klerksdorp after 16 people perished a horrific accident” Er24 spokesperson Chris Venter told ewn.co.za.

South Africa experience many accidents toward festive season and many people die on the roads across the country.

According Chris Venter the accident took place near North West and amongst the deceased there are children.

More details of where the taxi was from and heading to will follow soon.-TDN

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