The elderly woman who was rushed to hospital in critical condition this morning after allegedly jumping from the Atterbury bridge onto the N1 southbound in Pretoria died shortly after arriving at hospital.

Pretoria Rekord reports that, according to the Volunteer Emergency Medical Response Unit (VEMRU), the woman allegedly jumped just before 11:00.

“On arrival, VEMRU assisted private ambulance services in stabilising the woman, who sustained critical injuries in the fall. She was transported to a nearby hospital for further treatment.”

VEMRU said SAPS was also on scene.

A reliable source has since confirmed to Pretoria Rekord that the woman passed away shortly after being admitted to the hospital.

Paul Visser from the Pretoria ICE Community Network said traffic on the N1 southbound was heavily backed up for hours due to the incident.

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