Man left with spinal fracture after 3m fall
The man was working on a roof when he reportedly slipped and fell.
A MAN was rushed to hospital after he fell from the roof of a warehouse in Drummond today, Saturday, January 29.
According to S.T.A.R.T rescue’s Warren Brauns, the man was working at the property when he slipped and fell, about 3m, onto a metal table.
ALSO READ: Local organisations join forces to rescue stranded goats
The man was assisted and stabalised by S.T.A.R.T, a CPR team and Netcare911. He was transported by helicopter to hospital.
“The patient has been sedated in hospital and has a spinal fracture,” said Brauns.
* Notice: Coronavirus reporting at Caxton Local Media aims to combat fake news
Dear reader, As your local news provider, we have the duty of keeping you factually informed on Covid-19 developments. As you may have noticed, mis- and disinformation (also known as “fake news”) is circulating online. Caxton Local Media is determined to filter through the masses of information doing the rounds and to separate truth from untruth in order to keep you adequately informed. Local newsrooms follow a strict pre-publication fact-checking protocol. A national task team has been established to assist in bringing you credible news reports on Covid-19. Readers with any comments or queries may contact National Group Editor Irma Green (irma@caxton.co.za) or Legal Adviser Helene Eloff (helene@caxton.co.za).
