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Man falls 5 meters from ladder in Meadowdale


MEADOWDALE, 29 November 2011, 12:00

A 35 year old man was fortunate to sustain moderate injuries only after he fell about 5 meters into a secluded area off a ladder earlier this afternoon.

The man had allegedly lost consciousness,but was able to call for help once he regained consciousness. The man was allegedly laying at the foot of the ladder for a hour and and half before receiving any medical attention.

When ER24 paramedics arrived at the scene they treated the man for suspected injuries to his back and neck as well as a suspected broken arm. He was later transported to a nearby medical facility for further medical care.

Andre Visser, ER24

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