Equipment used to rescue trapped driver in accident near uMdloti
The driver, and only occupant of the vehicle, sustained serious injuries in the crash.
A MOTORIST was lucky to escape serious injury after crashing into a street light pole on the N2 near the uMdloti off-ramp on Wednesday morning (February 19).
The Jaws of Life were used to free the driver who was severely entrapped.
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IPSS Medical Rescue spokesperson Samantha Meyrick confirmed the accident occurred just after 08:30.
“IPSS Medical Rescue responded after a vehicle collided with a pole into the centre median. The collision left the patient severely entrapped, and the Jaws of Life was used to gain access to the patient, while awaiting the arrival of the fire department to extricate the patient. The patient was stabilised on scene under the care of IPSS paramedics, having sustained serious injuries,” she said.
Meyrick urged motorists to drive with extreme caution in the wet weather.
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