Several people injured in East London taxi crash

A devastating head-on collision between a Toyota Quantum and a Suzuki seven-seater vehicle left several people injured in East London on Wednesday morning.

The crash occurred near the Highgate Hotel, with eyewitnesses describing a chaotic scene.

"It's very bad here," said one witness.

"People have broken bones."

A video clip from the scene shows paramedics using the jaws of life to free trapped occupants, with the sound of the equipment heard in the background.

Several ambulances were on the scene while paramedics worked to treat the injured.

It was unclear whether there were any fatalities.

The Voortrekker Road had to be closed temporarily as role players attended to the scene.

It has since reopened, bringing relief to motorists who had to use alternative routes.

Eastern Cape transport department spokesperson Makhaya Komisa promised to comment later after gathering more details on the crash.

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