Watch As traffic control officer is hit by a minibus taxi

A traffic control officer was hit by a minibus taxi at the intersection of Solomon Mahlangu Drive and Bronkhorstspruit Road.

The taxi was reportedly coming from the Silver Lakes side when the collision happened. The exact cause is still unclear, and authorities are investigating.

The officer was injured, treated at the scene, and then taken to a hospital for further care. Emergency services responded quickly, and traffic in the area was delayed while officials controlled the situation and began their investigation.

Taxi drivers have been warned to be extra careful around busy intersections