Miracle that no-one died in ‘chaotic’ N12 accident – rescuers
Rescuers found several vehicles and debris scattered across the highway
Rescuers at the N12 pile-up on Friday afternoon said they were amazed that most people involved in the accident only sustained minor injuries and that no-one was killed.
The accident happened around 4.30pm near Etwatwa, involving 23 vehicles.
N12 Delmas to Benoni. CRASH pic.twitter.com/emw98Lt2FA
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Tebogo Magoro, spokesperson for Netcare 911, said various emergency medical services attended to at least 23 people.
“It was determined that most of the occupants sustained minor to moderate injuries except for a six-year-old who sustained serious injuries. Paramedics stabilised the child on the scene before Netcare 911 airlifted the patient from the scene,” Magoro added.
Werner Vermaak of ER24 said the scene was described as ‘chaotic’.
“Rescuers found several vehicles and debris scattered across the highway. At least one truck was involved in the collision. Rescuers went from vehicle to vehicle to determine the injuries to occupants. Most of the occupants sustained minor to moderate injuries,” Vermaak added.
“Rescuers stated that they were amazed that most people sustained only minor injuries,” he said.
