It is alleged that the taxi was transporting school children from athletics in Potchefstroom. 

The road was closed for traffic at around 8 pm.

North West police spokesperson, Adele Myburgh, confirmed the accident to OFM News, saying nine people were taken to hospital by ambulance, while one was airlifted to a hospital.

She adds that a learner is amongst those that were declared dead on the scene.

A case of culpable homicide has been opened.

Attempts to get comments from the Department of Community Safety and Transport Management were unsuccessful at this stage.

OFM News/Joba Matsheng