Woman crashes bakkie into barriers at toll plaza near Ermelo

A non-gating crash cushion diverted her from crashing into a solid slab of concrete that could have potentially killed her.

March 7, 2022
Wayne van der Walt Less than a minute
Provincial Ambulance Service personnel treat the injured woman after she crashed the bakkie she was driving into the barrier at the toll gate. Photo: Wayne van der Walt

A woman crashed the bakkie she was travelling in into barriers at the N17 Toll Plaza on her way to Ermelo.

The incident happened just before 16:00 on Sunday.

The provincial ambulance service responded promptly and reported that the woman had possibly suffered a spinal injury.

A non-gating crash cushion diverted her from crashing into a solid slab of concrete that could have potentially killed her.

The redirective, non-gating crash cushions. Photo: Wayne van der Walt
These cushions consist of crushable, energy-absorbing cartridges surrounded by a framework of steel Quad-Beam panels.

According to an EMS paramedic, the woman was admitted to Mediclinic Ermelo for further treatment.

Along with EMS, All City Towing Services was also on the scene.

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March 7, 2022
Wayne van der Walt Less than a minute

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Andrea van Wyk

Caxton’s Digital Editorial Manager. I am a journalist and editor with experience spanning over a decade having worked for major local and national news publications across the country and as a correspondent in the Netherlands. I write about most topics with a special interest in politics, crime, human interest and conservation.
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