Vehicle plunges off bridge, killing one falling onto R24
The critically injured and seriously injured have been taken to various hospitals
A woman was killed and seven others injured when a car plunged off a bridge onto the R24 on Wednesday morning.
Initial reports about the accident indicated that only two people were seriously injured and transported to hospital.
According to Athlenda Mathe, Netcare 911 spokesman, Netcare 911 received a call at around 8.54am this morning. Three, and not two vehicles as earlier reported, were involved in the accident.
Mathe said reports from the scene indicated there was a motor vehicle accident on top of the Barbara Road bridge in Isando involving two cars. One of the cars hit a barrier and fell onto the R24 on top of another vehicle.
One person has died, two people have been critically injured, two sustained serious injuries and three minor injuries.
The critically injured and seriously injured have been taken to various hospitals for further medical care.
