By Obakeng Maje

Klerksdorp-North West police confirmed that 12 people died in a fatal accident that involved two minibus taxis.

Two taxis were involved in a collision on Sunday after a failed attempt of overtaking.

Amongst the dead, were three kids who are under the age of 12.

“Three people are critical at Tshepong hospital and 12 died at the scene” brigadier Thulani Ngubane said.

Ngubane refutes earlier reports by Er24 medical team who said 16 people died on the scene.

“The one of minibus taxis involved was from Taung” Ngubane said.

One of the taxi drivers allegedly tried to overtake a truck when he collided head-on with an oncoming taxi on N12.

Taung Long Distance Taxi Association (TALDTA) said the taxi involved in a collision, is not from their association.

“The Taung taxi that was allegedly involved in a collision, is not from our association. It is alleged that is one of taxis that was carrying school kids” Taxi association deputy chairperson Frank Theheaven said.

Police are still at the scene and investigations continue.-TDN

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