By Nomalungelo Booi
A student party turned tragic in the early hours of Sunday when a taxi crashed into a crowd of youngsters at Nelson Mandela University (NMU), killing a student and injuring 10 other people.
A 24-year-old taxi driver has since been arrested, and his vehicle impounded for further investigation.
Police spokesperson Captain Andre Beetge said the incident occurred at NMU’s Summerstrand campus in Protea Road.
A 22-year-old student was killed. His name has not yet been released.
According to a leaked police report, the critically injured student succumbed to his injuries on the way to Livingstone hospital.
Beetge said it was understood the gathering was a welcoming celebration for first-year students.
“It is alleged that a speeding taxi, a Toyota Quantum, drove into the crowd, killing a 22-year-old male student and injuring 10 others.
“Of the 10 injured transported to hospital, two were in a critical condition, another six in a serious condition, and two others were reported to have minor injuries.
“The driver, a 24-year-old male, was arrested, and the vehicle impounded for further investigation.”
Beetge said a case of culpable homicide, reckless and negligent driving, and driving under the influence was being investigated by the Humewood police.
This is a developing story.
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