Taxi driver sustained severe chemical burns during assault in Johannesburg

A taxi driver (33) from a private taxi company sustained serious chemical burns after he was assaulted during the early hours of this morning.

Paramedics from ER24 and a local security company arrived on scene shortly after 2am on Milner street in East Town, Johannesburg, where they found the man on the side of the road. He had sustained severe chemical burns to his face and hands. According to the man, he arrived at his drop off location and was assaulted by his passenger and thrown liquid substance was thrown onto him.

He was treated on scene and rushed off to a nearby hospital for further care. He was in a serious condition when paramedics transported him to hospital.

The exact circumstances surrounding the incident will be investigated by the police.

Werner Vermaak

ER24 Spokesperson