A multi-vehicle collision on the N1 highway near Midrand on Saturday morning left several people injured.

Ambu-Link Emergency Medical Services were on the scene and confirmed a total of six cars were involved in the incident.

The paramedic team treated and transported two patients from the scene to Netcare Waterfall City Hospital.

Another injured person was transported to hospital by another EMS service.

Four lanes were closed on the N1 close to New Road as a result of the incident and caused slow-moving traffic for about an hour before the road was cleared.

Xander Loubser, Director of Operations at Ambu-Link, said he was pleased with how his team performed.

“We arrived quickly on the scene and immediately helped those who were injured.

“We are also very grateful for the other paramedics team that arrived to help the rest of the injured people,” he said.

In the early hours of Saturday morning, paramedics also attended to two patients who were involved in a single vehicle incident on Moloto Road in Roodeplaat near the Kameeldrift police station.

One patient was presumed to have been thrown from the car during the accident and was found about 15 meters from where the vehicle had crashed.

The patient sustained life-threatening injuries and advanced life support interventions were needed to stabilise him.

Once stabilised, the patient was transported to a local hospital.

The other patient suffered only moderate injuries and was also transported to hospital.

Loubser urged motorists to be extra vigilant on the roads, especially in the early hours of the morning and late at night.

Kyle van Reenen from Emer-G-Med said many accidents occured early in the morning due to sleep deprivation and poor visibility.

“People need to be sure that they are sharp and awake before getting behind a steering wheel.

“They should also keep a greater following distance when it is dark and visibility is low,” said van Reenen.