Traffic officers injured in collision
The cause of the accident is not clear and police are investigating
Two traffic police officials sustained serious injuries after being involved in a car accident on the N3 near Mooi River this afternoon (March 29). A police vehicle collided with a taxi while carrying out their duties. Midlands EMS rushed to the scene after being notified about the accident. They commented that the Midlands EMS control room received numerous calls reporting a motor vehicle accident on the N3 at the Mooi River off-ramp.
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“Upon arrival, it was discovered that a traffic officer and another official had been struck while performing their duties. Both were in serious condition and required urgent advanced life support treatment.”
Midlands EMS continued to say that after stabilisation, both patients were transported to a level 1 trauma hospital for further care.
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