ER24 airlifted a truck driver who sustained critical injuries on the R24 near Magaliesburg early on Monday morning.
According to ER24 spokesperson Chitra Bodasing, “It is understood the vehicle rolled when the driver lost control of it. Paramedics arrived on scene and found the truck on its side.
“The driver, who was flung out of the vehicle, was found several metres away from the truck. He was assessed and treated for critical injuries before being airlifted to hospital. A passenger in the truck was also injured. He sustained moderate injuries.
“He was treated and transported to hospital by ambulance.”
The exact cause of the incident is unknown however authorities were on scene for further investigations.
It is believed the driver had lost control. Photo: ER24
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For more than 4 and a half years, Clinton Botha was a journalist at Roodepoort Record. His articles were regularly published in the Northside Chronicle now known as the Roodepoort Northsider. Clinton is also the editor of Randfontein Herald since July 2020. As a sports fanatic he wormed his way into various "beats - as the media would know it - and admits openly that his big love always have something to do with a scoreboard, crowds and usually a ball that hops.