Disabled man pulled from wheelchair in the nick of time

A pedestrian had to pull the man off his wheelchair to ensure he did not sustain any injuries.

August 27, 2021

Nikki Maharaj Less than a minute

A wheelchair of a disabled elder man gets damaged after truck makes sharp turn into Border Street in Ermelo on August 27. (Photo: Supplied)

ERMELO – A truck driver allegedly drove into the side of a disabled man’s wheelchair when he made a sharp turn in Border Street on August 27.

The disabled man is about 65 years of age.

An eyewitness said a pedestrian had to pull the man off his wheelchair to ensure he did not sustain injuries.

According to information received the owner of the truck is currently in Ermelo and is allegedly willing to pay for the damages or buy a new wheelchair for the disabled man.

Msukaligwa Fire and Rescue Services as well as traffic officials were on the scene

The Highvelder sent media enquiries to the owner of the truck and awaits a response.

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August 27, 2021

Nikki Maharaj Less than a minute

Wayne van der Walt

Wayne van der Walt, with around 15 years in the media industry, is editor of Highvelder Newspaper. His accolades include Frewin Awards for Newspaper of the Year and Front Page of the Year, and FCJ Photographer of the Year, among other honours.