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Taxi driver goes on rampage in North End

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Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Traffic Officers saved the day after a taxi driver hit a pedestrian at 15:55 and ploughed into a bakkie that ended up in an Electric Express shop. Even though he was leaving a scene of destruction the taxi driver continued on a riotous run.

One of Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s traffic vehicles gave chase and forced the taxi off the road at Theo Street, North End. Reinforcements arrived and the taxi driver was arrested on suspicion of reckless and negligent driving, leaving the scene of an accident and driving under the influence will also be investigated.

In total 10 patients, including passengers of the taxi was taken to several hospitals in the city. The accused was taken to the Mount Road Police Station.

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