UEMS crews were contacted for a motor vehicle collision along the P422 in the vicinity of the KwaMakhongwane Location along St Apollonaris Road.
On arrival, UEMS paramedics found a single bakkie that had overturned down a steep embankment. Reports indicate that the vehicle was carrying ten (10) occupants on the back of the bakkie. All 10 patients had been ejected and were found scattered in the veld.
The driver and front seat passenger were found to be entrapped in the vehicle and were extricated by local search and rescue.
On assessment, paramedics found that 2 patients, a male approximately 12 years old and another male, approximately 50 years old had sustained critical injuries. UEMS paramedics worked diligently to stabilize both patients before rushing them to a nearby hospital.
A further 8 patients sustained minor to moderate injuries and were transported in stable condition by UEMS and EMRS to the hospital for further specialized treatment.
Unfortunately, two males…
