Teen critical after being knocked down by taxi in the north
The teenage boy sustained life-threatening injuries and was found lifeless upon arrival.
A teenager who was knocked down by a minibus taxi in Montana on Monday afternoon is fighting for his life in hospital.
He was hit on the corner of Sefako Makgatho Drive and Enkeldoorn Street.
“Around 14:15, Medi-Edge volunteers were called to the scene of a serious pedestrian accident in Montana,” said Michael Gough of Medi Edge.
“Reports from the scene indicated that a child was knocked down by a minibus taxi.”
Gough said the teenage boy sustained life-threatening injuries and was found lifeless upon arrival.
“Advanced life support resuscitation (CPR) was initiated and a pulse was regained. The patient was transported to a nearby hospital in a critical condition,” he said.
“The exact cause of the accident is not clear at this stage, and will form part of the investigation by authorities.”
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