ER24 paramedics and other services arrived on the scene to find the taxi and light motor vehicle in the road. Several children were seen walking around the vehicles.

Medics assessed the patients and found that thirteen children, aged between 14 and 19, had sustained minor to moderate injuries.

Fortunately, no serious injuries or fatalities were found on the scene.

Medics treated the patients and thereafter transported them to nearby hospitals for further care.

Local authorities were on the scene for further investigations.

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