Patient dies after emergency services bus accident in northern KZN
Two KZN EMS vehicles involved in separate accidents after reportedly hitting cows
One person died and many others were injured in two separate accidents involving KZN Emergency Medical Services (EMS) vehicles in Zululand and uMkhanyakude districts.
The incidents both occurred early this morning (Thursday).
In the first incident, a bus from Nakekela Hub in Manguzi overturned near Mbazwana in uMkhanyakude District while transporting 60 patients and two crew members.
According to the Department of Health, the bus hit a stray cow before losing control.
“One patient who was trapped in the wrecked bus sadly passed away, while the rest of the passengers and two crew members sustained minor injuries and were transported to eMseleni Hospital,” said the department.
In the second incident, an EMS vehicle transporting two injured minors from Itshelejuba Hospital near Pongola to Ngwelezana Hospital outside Empangeni overturned when it also hit a stray cow.
“Fortunately, no injuries were sustained by the staff, patients or their relatives. EMS personnel in uMkhanyakude assisted with the transportation of patients to Ngwelezana Hospital following the accident, the department added.
The department further expressed gratitude to members of the public who assisted patients at the accident scene, and expressed heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased.
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