Six passengers of a red band maxi taxi received burns about their bodies when the vehicle's engine caught on fire.

 

They are currently hospitalised at the Arima District Hospital.

 

According to a report, at about 7.30 am the small maxi was in the vicinity of Railway Road in Arouca when a fire ignited below the driver's seat.

 

The maxi taxi swerved off the roadway and ended up tilted in a ditch.

 

Arima police and firemen went to the scene and extinguished the blaze while the six injured passengers were taken to the hospital.

 

Investigations are continuing.

 

Reporter: Rhondor Dowlat-Rostant