One seriously injured in truck, light motor vehicle accident
The injured man was transported by helicopter to a definitive care facility.
A man was seriously injured in a collision involving a truck at the corner of the R513 and M17 around midday on Tuesday.
“The man was trapped inside the wreck and had to be extricated by local rescue services using hydraulic rescue equipment (also known as the Jaws of Life),” volunteer emergency service Medi-Edge said.
The injured man also received advanced life support treatment at the scene.
“Due to the extent of the man’s injuries, Rocket Hem’s emergency medical helicopter was sent to transport him to a definitive care facility,” the emergency service’s statement continued.
No other injuries were recorded.
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