Two airlifted following an accident on the N1

Four people were injured in an accident on the N1 near the Samrand off-ramp late on Sunday afternoon, January 22.

When medics arrived at the scene, three people, of whom two were trapped, were in a critical condition, according to Emer-G-Med spokesperson Kyle van Reenan.

One person had been ejected from the wreckage.

Gauteng HEMS: Netcare 2 and Netcare 3, both specialised helicopter ambulance has been activated for a motor vehicle collision on the N1 in Centurion.#nachelicopteroperations #nac_heliops #Netcare911 #flynac pic.twitter.com/DxE1teogND

— NETCARE 911 (@Netcare911_sa) January 22, 2023

“Advanced life support paramedics worked fervently to stabilise the three persons before a decision was made to airlift two with the assistance of the Netcare 911 aeromedical helicopter services,” said Van Reenan.

Two persons were airlifted to hospitals for further care while the third was stabilised on the scene and transported to a hospital. A fourth person sustained moderate injuries only and was treated on-site.

** Article amended

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