Alleged drunk driver smashes into ambulance in uMhlanga
The accident occurred while paramedics were treating two patients who were stabbed in an altercation in uMhlanga.
DURBAN North police have confirmed that a driver was arrested for alleged drunk driving on Saturday evening (November 1) after he smashed into an ambulance on McCausland Crescent in uMhlanga.
While 26 drivers were arrested in a roadblock near Lighthouse Road in the uMhlanga CBD, another driver was arrested a few metres away from the police operation.
KZN VIP spokesperson Gareth Naidoo said one of the paramedics was critically injured in the accident.
Also read: 26 drivers arrested for drunk driving in uMhlanga
“A multi-disciplinary operation which focused on crime prevention led to the arrests; an altercation outside a local venue in McCausland Crescent led to two individuals sustaining serious injuries after being stabbed. KZNVIP Medics, together with SAPS and other emergency services, responded swiftly to the scene.
“While paramedics were attending to the injured victims, an intoxicated driver crashed into the parked ambulance, causing further injuries to the already injured victims and two medics. One paramedic was critically injured and was partially ejected from the ambulance. Patients were stabilised on scene,” he said.
Naidoo added the driver of the vehicle was detained by SAPS.
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