3 people have died and 3 others sustained injuries following a collision on the R549 this afternoon.

The cause of the collision is unknown, but a passenger vehicle with 6 occupants had collided with a tipper truck. The collision resulted in the passenger vehicle overturning multiple times.

When ER24 paramedics arrived at the scene they found that 3 of the occupants in the passenger vehicle, 2 female passengers and the male driver, had sustained various fatal injuries. They were later declared dead at the scene.

The 3 other occupants sustained injuries ranging from suspected back and neck injuries to various scrapes and bruises. They received treatment at the scene before being transported to a nearby medical facility for further care.

The driver of the tuck sustained no injuries in the incident and refused any on-scene treatment or transportation. Local law enforcement officials attended the scene and will be investigating the incident further.

Andre Visser, ER24

13 people sustained various injuries this morning following a single vehicle collision on the Ventersdorp road outside of Potchefstroom.

The cause of the collision is unknown, but a single minibus taxi had veered from the road, allegedly to avoid colliding with a buck, before overturning. When ER24 paramedics arrived at the scene they found a total of 13 individuals in need of medical attention.

All of the patients were treated at the scene for various injuries ranging from suspected back and neck injuries to multiple scrapes and bruises.

All the patients were later transported to a nearby medical facility by ER24 and another ambulance service. Local law enforcement officials attended the scene and will be investigating the incident further.

Andre Visser, ER24

A 45 year old woman was flung from her bike this morning, resulting in her sustaining critical injuries.

ER24 paramedics at the scene said that the woman was allegedly traveling on her motorbike when a car collided into the side of her causing her to be flung from her bike. She then further crashed into the drivers door of another car before paramedics found her lying in the road at the corners of Friedman and 5th avenue in Sandton.

The woman was alert and conscious, but in a severe amount of pain. Upon initial assessment, findings revealed that she had sustained multiple broken bones, a severe chest injury and her foot was badly damaged.

The Advanced Life Support paramedic at the scene treated her for her injuries and she was taken by ambulance to Sunninghill hospital were trauma staff were waiting to take over her treatment.

It appeared that no one else had been injured in the collision.

Vanessa Jackson, ER24

Apparently the Spanish police agreed to placate a ‘bank hostage’ situation by allowing the radical to ‘escape’ uninhibited.
He was allowed to walk out of the bank in the company of 2 hostages.

As requested, the police provided him with a motorcycle and free access to the motorcycle.
Then, leaving the hostages behind, he was permitted to ride away down a clear roadway to make his ‘escape.’

This whole incident, shown on CBS television, complete with news reporting in English, can be seen on this 55-second video clip.
The concluding few seconds of this video shows the result of their planning.

A man believed to be 21 is in a critical condition after he was knocked down by a light motor vehicle on the M1 near to the Marrianhill testing grounds just outside of Pinetown this afternoon.

ER24 and EMRS arrived on the scene and found the patient lying in the right hand lane of the highway in the direction of Pinetown. The motor vehicle was just a few meters away. The paramedics assessed him found that he was battling to breath and that he had suspected head injuries from the impact. Advanced Life Support intervention was performed and the patient was placed on a ventilator to help him to breath. Once the patient was stabilised he was taken to R K Khans Hospital in a critical condition for further medical care.

The circumstances around the incident are not clear but the local authorities will investigate the accident further.

Derrick Banks, ER24

15 people have sustained injuries after a collision between two light motor vehicles and a taxi at the intersection of Howard Street and Howick main Road in Howick CBD area this morning.

ER24 and EMRS arrived on the scene to find the taxi on its side and the two light motor vehicles close by with extensive damage to both vehicles. The commuters from the taxi were found outside of the vehicle seated near to the pavement. The patients were assessed and found that three people had sustained suspected neck and back and were placed on specialised boards to protect their spines from any further injury. Twelve other patients including a driver from one of the light motor vehicles were treated for minor to moderate injuries, which ranged from small cuts and bruises to general body pains. All patients were stabilised on scene and transported to various hospitals in the area for further medical care.

It is unclear who was at fault but the necessary authorities were on the scene and would investigate the accident further. The road had to be closed to traffic while the emergency personnel treated and stabilised the patients.

Derrick Banks, ER24

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A woman driving a VW Polo on Nirvana Drive in Lenasia allegedly aquaplaned in her vehicle after heavy rains in the area.

The woman in her 30′s was luckily uninjured but her car crashed through a stand on the side of the road where a man sells vegetables. The man was also fortunately not injured, but his stand was ruined.

Motorists should make sure they reduce their speed, increase their following distance from the vehicle in front of them and drive with their head lights on in wet weather conditions.

Vanessa Jackson, ER24

An elderly gentleman has died after colliding with a wall.

The accident took place on High Road near Orchid Road. The driver, in his early 70′s was traveling along High road when the accident occured. While the exact cause of the accident is not known, it is believed that the driver may have suffered from a medical condition that contributed to the accident.

ER24 paramedics arrived at the scene to find the driver still behind the wheel but he had unfortunately succumbed to his injuries and was declared deceased on the scene.

The relevant authorities are investigating the accident.

Derrick Banks, ER24

A recreational diver believed to be in his 20’s got into difficulty while diving at the Henley On Klip Bass Lake near to Meyerton this evening.
ER24 paramedics were alerted by fellow divers at the scene of a man that had gotten into difficulty and was not breathing. They had started CPR to try and save his life. Paramedics arrived on the scene and found the dive team still doing CPR, which paramedics commenced on doing.

After a long battle by the emergency personnel and other divers, the man unfortunately was declared deceased on the scene.

The circumstances to the man getting himself into difficulty are not clear but the local authorities were notified and would investigate the incident further.
Derrick Banks, ER24