GAUTENG.- A man has died and six others have been injured, two critically, in a collision between a bakkie and a BMW on the R550 in the Eikenhof area of Gauteng on Saturday evening.

ER24 paramedics were on the scene at 19:00 along with Midvaal Traffic and Fire Departments. An adult male was found lying next to the wreck of a BMW, he showed no signs of life and was, unfortunately, declared dead on arrival. A 29-year-old male and a 25-year-old male were both found in a critical condition, requiring Advanced Life Support interventions.

The 25-year-old was flown by another private service’s medical helicopter to hospital for further emergency treatment. The 29-year-old was transported to Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital for further emergency care by ER24.

Three further adults and one young boy of 4 or 5 years of age were treated and transported by other Emergency Medical Services on the scene for moderate injuries.

The South African Police Services were also on the scene for further investigations.