Truck hits man suffering seizure on the R21
The driver of the truck escaped without injury
A man, who apparenty suffered a seizure, was critically injured when he was struck by a truck on the R21 this morning.
According to Russel Meiring, ER24 spokesman, the patient explained he had suffered
an apparent seizure. He then stated that he climbed out of his vehicle and was struck by the truck.
He was left critically injured after the accident near Olifantsfontein. ER24 paramedics arrived on scene and found provincial services treating the patient.
On assessment, paramedics found the man had sustained severe injuries to his head and chest. Treatment and advanced life support intervention were immediately performed on the patient to stabilise his vital signs, Meiring said.
Once treated, the patient was airlifted by a medical helicopter to a private hospital.
The driver of the truck escaped without injury.
