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Man airlifted after serious quad bike injury in Tarlton

Emergency services rushed to Tarlton on Saturday after a quad bike driver lost control on a gravel road, sustaining serious injuries.

January 12, 2026
Kea Mojaji Less than a minute
The incident occurred on a gravel road in Tarlton. Photo submitted

A quad bike driver sustained serious injuries in Tarlton on January 10.

According to Help24 EMS director Quinton Mulder, they secured the scene and assessed the patient, who had multiple traumatic injuries.

He added that the accident occurred after the driver lost control on a gravel road.

He said due to the severity of the injuries and the remote location, a clinical decision was made to activate Rocket Air Ambulance, and the patient was airlifted to Sandton Medical Hospital. Advanced Life Support resources from Netcare911 also assisted on scene.

Through co-ordinated teamwork, Help24 EMS and Netcare911 stabilised and treated the patient using Advanced Life Support treatment.

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January 12, 2026
Kea Mojaji Less than a minute

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Keabetswe Mojaji

Keabetswe Mojaji has been working at the Krugersdorp News since March 2023. I cover a variety of beats ranging from hard news, crime, sports and community. I have been a resident of Krugersdorp for over 15 years. I have familiarised myself with the town allowing me to know my community better and understand what they deal with daily. What makes our job unique as community journalists is that we have to be hands-on and make a difference. The job goes beyond just informing and educating, it is about giving the community a voice and holding those in high positions accountable.
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