Seizure behind the wheel leads to crash in Lydenburg
The Ranger and the Kia both came to a stop in the parking lot of Lydenburg Medical Centre.
A multi-vehicle accident occurred at the entrance of the Lydenburg Medical Centre today, August 6, after the driver of a Ford Ranger reportedly suffered an epileptic seizure behind the wheel.
According to eyewitnesses, the Ranger, which was towing a trailer, skipped the three-way stop at the intersection of Viljoen and Sentraal streets before colliding with a black VW Polo.
The driver of the Ranger then lost control of the vehicle, slamming into a blue Kia that was parked on the left side of Viljoen Street before the entrance to the centre.
The Ranger then crashed into another bakkie parked in front of the centre.
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In the process, the trailer was dislodged and became wedged against the wall separating the centre from the Thaba Chweu Local Municipality. The Ranger and the Kia both came to a stop in the parking lot of Lydenburg Medical Centre.
The signage board at the entrance was completely demolished. The drivers of both the Ranger and the Kia were immediately assisted for injuries sustained at the centre itself.
According to information received, the driver of the Ranger works at McGee Ford.
The two injured parties were still being treated at the time of publication. An update will be provided once more information becomes available.
