ERMELO – An accident involving a car and an ambulance, which was transporting a patient, occurred at the intersection of Kerk and Voortrekker Street earlier today.

The impact of the accident resulted in the ambulance veering towards the fence of Ligbron Academy of Technology, crashing through it.

The driver of the car sustained injuries and has been admitted to Ermelo Provincial Hospital.

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Paramedics from Midmed Ambulance Services, along with the patient they were transporting, fortunately remained uninjured.

The exact cause of the accident is still unknown at this time.

Responding to the scene were Msukaligwa Fire and Rescue, Ermelo police, the traffic department, Provincial Ambulance Services, ER24, and various towing services.