According to ER24 spokeperson, Russel Meiring ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene at 14h15 to find the girl lying in the left-hand lane. The cash-in-transit vehicle was found parked a few metres away.

“Medics assessed the girl and found that she had sustained a serious head injury, leaving her in a critical condition.

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The girl was treated for her injuries and provided with several advanced life support interventions before she was transported to Sebokeng Provincial Hospital for urgent care,” said Meiring.

“Fortunately, no-one from the cash-in-transit vehicle sustained any injuries.” Local authorities were on the scene for further investigations.

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