Monday blues started as a prop shaft lay in wait for its victim on the N3 south bound near the four level interchange in Durban this morning. As a young woman found out while driving to work.
Nearing the interchange the prop shaft saw its victim and attacked, smashing the side of the car before lodging into the windscreen. The driver was able to control her car before coming to a stop in the right hand lane. Other motorist were able to slow down. A SAPS vehicle came around the corner and could not stop in time and crashed into the back of the light motor vehicle. The South African Police Officers sustained minor injuries and were transported to Life Entabeni Hospital for further medical care. No other injuries were reported on the scene.
Traffic was severely affected due to this accident.
Monday, May 31, 2010
School Kids Injured After Taxi Accident.
Seventeen School children from Petite High School were injured this morning when their taxi and a light motor vehicle collided at the intersection of Geldenhuys and Pretoria road in Benoni.
ER24 paramedics and other emergency personnel arrived on the scene to find the taxi and light motor vehicle involved in the collision. The school children were found either seated still inside the taxi or standing around the accident. The driver of the light motor vehicle was treated for possible neck and back injuries, while the school children sustained minor to moderate injuries. They were all stabilised on the scene and transported to various hospitals in the area for further medical care.
It is unclear who was at fault but is believed that the necessary authorities were on the scene and would investigate the accident further.
ER24 paramedics and other emergency personnel arrived on the scene to find the taxi and light motor vehicle involved in the collision. The school children were found either seated still inside the taxi or standing around the accident. The driver of the light motor vehicle was treated for possible neck and back injuries, while the school children sustained minor to moderate injuries. They were all stabilised on the scene and transported to various hospitals in the area for further medical care.
It is unclear who was at fault but is believed that the necessary authorities were on the scene and would investigate the accident further.
School Children Injured in Collision between Bus and Kombi.
One person died and eleven school children were transported to hospital after a collision between a bus and a Kombi on Koeberg Road, opposite Albow Gardens, in Brooklyn.The driver of the Kombi was dead on arrival of emergency services. Eleven children from the Kombi were treated for minor to serious injuries but were all in a stable condition. They were transported to Milnerton Medi-Clinic and Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital for further medical care.
The deceased driver of the Kombi was extricated from the vehicle by rescue crews using hydraulic rescue equipment. The details around the incident are being investigated by the police.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Motorbiker Airlifted by Medicopter
A 33 year old man was left in a critical condition this morning after his motorbike and a bakkie collided on Bergbron and Andes Roads in Bergbron, Roodepoort.Shortly after 12:25 paramedics received a distress call from members of the public to report the serious incident.
Paramedics that arrived on the scene found the man lying between the bakkie and his motorbike. On further assessment, paramedics found that the man sustained multiple injuries and had to evacuated to a hospital as soon as possible for further medical treatment.
The Medicopter was called to the scene with specialised equipment to assist with the stabilisation of the critically injured man before airlifting him to a hospital in Johannesburg.
Family members on the scene were severely traumatised by the incident.
It is understood from bystanders on the scene that the man was knocked off his bike and thrown several meters before landing in the middle of the intersection.
Gordon and Bergbron Roads were closed for several minutes whilst the Medicopter landed on the site. Motorists and members of the community flocked to the site to see why the traffic was backed up.It is not clear at this stage what caused the accident. The Johannesburg Metro Police Department attended the scene and will conduct an investigation.
Collision Leaves Two Dead
A collision has left two dead, two critical and four serious after a light motor vehicle crashed into the back of a bakkie on the R617 near Merrivale in the early hours of this morning.
ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene to find eight patients lying across the road near the cars. Two patients both males had sustained fatal injuries. Two others had sustained critical injuries of which one had sustained a head injury and fifty percent burns. Advanced life support intervention had to be performed on the patient. Four other patients had sustained severe fractures to their extremities. All patients were stabilised and transported to various hospitals in the greater Pietermaritzburg area for further medical care.
It is believed that the light motor vehicle slammed into the back of the bakkie and caught a light on impact. It is unclear how the patients got out of the vehicle but the necessary authorities were on the scene and would be investigating the accident.
ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene to find eight patients lying across the road near the cars. Two patients both males had sustained fatal injuries. Two others had sustained critical injuries of which one had sustained a head injury and fifty percent burns. Advanced life support intervention had to be performed on the patient. Four other patients had sustained severe fractures to their extremities. All patients were stabilised and transported to various hospitals in the greater Pietermaritzburg area for further medical care.
It is believed that the light motor vehicle slammed into the back of the bakkie and caught a light on impact. It is unclear how the patients got out of the vehicle but the necessary authorities were on the scene and would be investigating the accident.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Accident Leaves Man Severely Entrapped in His Vehicle
The accident between two bakkies and a one ton truck left the driver of one of the bakkies severely entrapped in his vehicle.
The accident occurred at around 07h30 this morning on Handicap Road in Ruimsig, West of Johannesburg. The cause of the accident is not known, but ER24 paramedics on the scene explained that the bakkie that the fourty year old man was travelling in was almost unrecognisable due to the damage. The entire dashboard and steering column was covering the man's lower body, and his legs were entrapped. On first assessment it was noted that he had sustained a severe break to his right arm, and it was stabilised using a splint.
Roodepoort Fire and Rescue Services were on the scene to provide stabilisation to the damaged vehicle, and they needed to use the Jaws of Life to cut away at the wreck to try and free the man. During the ninety minute grueling task of extrication, where Rescue services had to carefully cut at the vehicle, paramedics were stabilising the man, providing him with comforting support, protecting him from possible further injury as the vehicle was cut, and supplying him with the necessary pain medication. The ER24 Discovery Medicopter was also activated to airlift the patient once he had been removed. Paramedics treating the man explained that the he was in a curious state of calm throughout the entire process, and only cried out in pain upon movement or pressure on his legs.
Once the wreck was removed, it was possible for paramedics to assess the damage that he had sustained to his lower body. He had breaks to both of his lower legs and right ankle. He was further stabilised before being removed from the vehicle. The Medicopter flew him to a nearby hospital where he will receive treatment for his injuries.
A woman who was in the other bakkie had sustained a broken arm, and two other men had sustained minor injuries. The three patients were transported by road ambulance to nearby hospitals for treatment.
The accident occurred at around 07h30 this morning on Handicap Road in Ruimsig, West of Johannesburg. The cause of the accident is not known, but ER24 paramedics on the scene explained that the bakkie that the fourty year old man was travelling in was almost unrecognisable due to the damage. The entire dashboard and steering column was covering the man's lower body, and his legs were entrapped. On first assessment it was noted that he had sustained a severe break to his right arm, and it was stabilised using a splint.
Roodepoort Fire and Rescue Services were on the scene to provide stabilisation to the damaged vehicle, and they needed to use the Jaws of Life to cut away at the wreck to try and free the man. During the ninety minute grueling task of extrication, where Rescue services had to carefully cut at the vehicle, paramedics were stabilising the man, providing him with comforting support, protecting him from possible further injury as the vehicle was cut, and supplying him with the necessary pain medication. The ER24 Discovery Medicopter was also activated to airlift the patient once he had been removed. Paramedics treating the man explained that the he was in a curious state of calm throughout the entire process, and only cried out in pain upon movement or pressure on his legs.
Once the wreck was removed, it was possible for paramedics to assess the damage that he had sustained to his lower body. He had breaks to both of his lower legs and right ankle. He was further stabilised before being removed from the vehicle. The Medicopter flew him to a nearby hospital where he will receive treatment for his injuries.
A woman who was in the other bakkie had sustained a broken arm, and two other men had sustained minor injuries. The three patients were transported by road ambulance to nearby hospitals for treatment.
STAFF ANNOUNCEMENT - OPERATIONS
JHB South Branch Manager
ER24
We would like to extend a warm welcome to Breval Alexander who has been employed as the JHB South Branch Manager at ER24!
Breval joins us from Netcare where he worked as a Paramedic and Assistant Operations Manager. Prior to that, he held various paramedic posts in England since relocating in 2001. Breval is a qualified ALS with experience in flights where he was awarded his silver wings.
We wish Breval great success in heading up the new JHB South branch and may he be an example to others.
STAFF ANNOUNCEMENT - TRAINING
ALS Training CoordinatorER24 Training Academy
We would like to extend a warm welcome to Lance Oosthuizen who has been employed as the ALS Training Co-ordinator within the ER24 Training Academy.
Lance has been practising for many years and is well seated in both fire and rescue within the provincial and private services. He has been the college principle of the Netcare 911 SECC Vaal campus, is a qualified AHA (ACLS, PALS etc) instructor as well as an ITLS instructors and ETQA moderator. With many years of flight and operational experience to add to the package he is well placed for this new challenge. We know he will rise from strength to strength with us.
Lance now heads up the new Advanced Skills Academy which is driven towards training excellence within the advanced skills environment and we wish the best of luck at ER24.
Protect Yourself When Helping Others
One of the first things we learn when we start training to become a paramedic, is to be fully aware of any hazards that may be presented around you when approaching a patient in need of medical attention. These hazards may include anything from a seemingly vicious dog at a residential home, to a possible suspect at a crime scene.
Also included in these potential hazards, is any sort of body fluid that we may come into contact with when we are treating a patient. We therefore cannot stress enough the importance of PPE, Personal Protective Equipment.
In almost every industry, there is some form of PPE that workers are compliant with. In the construction industry, workers wear hard hats, heavy duty rescue gloves and harnesses. In the Emergency Medical Industry, latex gloves are our frontline defense against contact with possible body fluid. In certain cases protective eyewear is also used, and in other instances disposable face masks and aprons.
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There are a number of diseases and viruses that are carried by not only human blood, but also saliva, sweat and excrement. PPE may assist us in preventing contraction of any of the diseases, most importantly HIV, Hepatitis and Meningitis.
We would like to make people in general aware of the possible dangers involved when assisting in patient care and treatment. It is important to realize that any assistance to a patient can be life saving, but we encourage you to be vigilant when it comes to your own safety.
Here are some tips to prevent possible exposure to someone else’s body fluids in the event that you are presented with an emergency, and are indeed willing to provide temporary care after you have called for an Ambulance:
A pair of Latex gloves may be useful to keep in your car if possible, and may be obtained from a pharmacy.
Any plastic creates a barrier, so plastic shopping bags are convenient as you can place your hands inside.
If a patient is conscious, for instance you could encourage them to hold pressure on their bleeding wound with their own hands.
Try and avoid being too close to a patients face when they are talking/coughing/sneezing. They may have a wound to their mouth and saliva/blood particles may be transmitted onto you.
If it is necessary to touch a patient, maintain a high level of awareness regarding body fluids.
When the ambulance service arrives on the scene and you are further willing to assist, ask if your assistance is necessary, and then ask if they may supply you with a pair of their latex gloves.
On behalf of ER24, we would like to thank those individuals that do offer their assistance, and we encourage further assistance in the future!
Also included in these potential hazards, is any sort of body fluid that we may come into contact with when we are treating a patient. We therefore cannot stress enough the importance of PPE, Personal Protective Equipment.
In almost every industry, there is some form of PPE that workers are compliant with. In the construction industry, workers wear hard hats, heavy duty rescue gloves and harnesses. In the Emergency Medical Industry, latex gloves are our frontline defense against contact with possible body fluid. In certain cases protective eyewear is also used, and in other instances disposable face masks and aprons..jpg)
There are a number of diseases and viruses that are carried by not only human blood, but also saliva, sweat and excrement. PPE may assist us in preventing contraction of any of the diseases, most importantly HIV, Hepatitis and Meningitis.We would like to make people in general aware of the possible dangers involved when assisting in patient care and treatment. It is important to realize that any assistance to a patient can be life saving, but we encourage you to be vigilant when it comes to your own safety.
Here are some tips to prevent possible exposure to someone else’s body fluids in the event that you are presented with an emergency, and are indeed willing to provide temporary care after you have called for an Ambulance:A pair of Latex gloves may be useful to keep in your car if possible, and may be obtained from a pharmacy.
Any plastic creates a barrier, so plastic shopping bags are convenient as you can place your hands inside.
If a patient is conscious, for instance you could encourage them to hold pressure on their bleeding wound with their own hands.
Try and avoid being too close to a patients face when they are talking/coughing/sneezing. They may have a wound to their mouth and saliva/blood particles may be transmitted onto you.
If it is necessary to touch a patient, maintain a high level of awareness regarding body fluids.
When the ambulance service arrives on the scene and you are further willing to assist, ask if your assistance is necessary, and then ask if they may supply you with a pair of their latex gloves.
On behalf of ER24, we would like to thank those individuals that do offer their assistance, and we encourage further assistance in the future!
Shootout in Vanderbijlpark
A bottle store in Vanderbijlpark was allegedly robbed on Tuesday Afternoon, and the suspects almost got away.
According to ER24 paramedics, they were called to the roadside near Emerald Casino where a man had sustained a suspected gun shot wound to the back of his head. The thirty five year old man was lying in the road, complaining of severe pain to his head, but he was fully conscious and alert, even telling paramedics his name and medical history. He was lying near a Volkswagen Golf, whose windows are believed to have been shot out.
It is unclear as to who shot at the man, and it may only be a bullet fragment or a piece of shrapnel that had penetrated the mans skull and not an actual projectile.
ER24 paramedics stabilised the man on scene, administered some medication to take the edge off his pain, and transported him to a nearby State facility for further tests and evaluation. Upon handover, he was still in a stable condition although in obvious pain.
The Vanderbijlpark SAPS was also at the receiving hospital to take further statement for investigation.
According to ER24 paramedics, they were called to the roadside near Emerald Casino where a man had sustained a suspected gun shot wound to the back of his head. The thirty five year old man was lying in the road, complaining of severe pain to his head, but he was fully conscious and alert, even telling paramedics his name and medical history. He was lying near a Volkswagen Golf, whose windows are believed to have been shot out.
It is unclear as to who shot at the man, and it may only be a bullet fragment or a piece of shrapnel that had penetrated the mans skull and not an actual projectile.
ER24 paramedics stabilised the man on scene, administered some medication to take the edge off his pain, and transported him to a nearby State facility for further tests and evaluation. Upon handover, he was still in a stable condition although in obvious pain.
The Vanderbijlpark SAPS was also at the receiving hospital to take further statement for investigation.
Security Guard Slashed With Panga
The thirty one year old man was performing his duty on Tuesday morning as a security guard outside one of the restaurant come bar in Diepsloot Extension 1.According to the local paramedics that received the call, a woman had allegedly attacked the man with a panga, and it is unclear as to what the connection between the man and woman is. It is also believed that there may have been an argument between the two.
The man appeared to be in severe pain, and was mildly combative, seemingly unaware of the treatment that paramedics were trying to provide to him. It was a relief though that he was still conscious and talking, even though his wounds were severe. He had sustained multiple deep cuts to his head, chest and back.
The ER24 Discovery Medicopter airlifted the patient from the Diepsloot Fire Station to a Johannesburg hospital where he will receive further treatment.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
MARKETING MANAGER
(Based at Head Office in Paulshof)
An opportunity exists for a dynamic and highly effective individual to join the Management Team and take the ER24 Brand to new awareness levels ensuring long term business success.
Competency Profile (Education, experience, skills & behaviour):
• Degree or 3 year Marketing diploma (preferably IMM)
• 5 years marketing and Public relations
• Code EB drivers license and ability to travel
• Prior knowledge of the healthcare industry is advantageous
• Computer literacy : MS office on an advanced level
• Managerial competency set i.e. decision making, problem solving and coaching etc
• Ability to demonstrate innovation, creativity, assertiveness, emotional intelligence and professionalism
Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a competency, behavioral and management assessment processes. Interested applicants must please forward their CV’s and proof of compliance with requirements to hr@er24.co.za or fax to 0867435859
Closing date: 04 June 2010
BLS INSTRUCTOR – KHUMBA MINES
Competency Profile (Education, experience, skills & behaviour):
• Minimum Basic Life Support qualification
• Minimum 2 years operations experience
• Code B drivers license and PDP (G,P) compulsory
• Registration with HPCSA
• Supervisory experience advantageous
Interested applicants must please forward their CV’s and proof of compliance with requirements to hr@er24.co.za or fax to 0867435859
Closing date: 04 June 2010
CLAIMS CLERK
(Based at Head Office in Paulshof)
Competency Profile (Education, experience, skills & behaviour):
• Minimum qualification BLS
• Minimum 2 years operations experience
• Registration with HPCSA
• Committed Team Player and Good Communicator
Interested applicants must please forward their CV’s and proof of compliance with requirements to hr@er24.co.za or fax to 0867435859
Closing date: 04 June 2010
BOOKKEEPER
(Based at Head Office in Paulshof)
Competency Profile (Education, experience, skills & behaviour):
• B.Com/Accounting/Diploma or relevant diploma in Accounting
• Min 3 years post tertiary experience in an accounting department
Interested applicants must please forward their CV’s and proof of compliance with requirements to hr@er24.co.za or fax to 0867435859
Closing date: 04 June 2010
(Based at Head Office in Paulshof)
An opportunity exists for a dynamic and highly effective individual to join the Management Team and take the ER24 Brand to new awareness levels ensuring long term business success.
Competency Profile (Education, experience, skills & behaviour):
• Degree or 3 year Marketing diploma (preferably IMM)
• 5 years marketing and Public relations
• Code EB drivers license and ability to travel
• Prior knowledge of the healthcare industry is advantageous
• Computer literacy : MS office on an advanced level
• Managerial competency set i.e. decision making, problem solving and coaching etc
• Ability to demonstrate innovation, creativity, assertiveness, emotional intelligence and professionalism
Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a competency, behavioral and management assessment processes. Interested applicants must please forward their CV’s and proof of compliance with requirements to hr@er24.co.za or fax to 0867435859
Closing date: 04 June 2010
BLS INSTRUCTOR – KHUMBA MINES
Competency Profile (Education, experience, skills & behaviour):
• Minimum Basic Life Support qualification
• Minimum 2 years operations experience
• Code B drivers license and PDP (G,P) compulsory
• Registration with HPCSA
• Supervisory experience advantageous
Interested applicants must please forward their CV’s and proof of compliance with requirements to hr@er24.co.za or fax to 0867435859
Closing date: 04 June 2010
CLAIMS CLERK
(Based at Head Office in Paulshof)
Competency Profile (Education, experience, skills & behaviour):
• Minimum qualification BLS
• Minimum 2 years operations experience
• Registration with HPCSA
• Committed Team Player and Good Communicator
Interested applicants must please forward their CV’s and proof of compliance with requirements to hr@er24.co.za or fax to 0867435859
Closing date: 04 June 2010
BOOKKEEPER
(Based at Head Office in Paulshof)
Competency Profile (Education, experience, skills & behaviour):
• B.Com/Accounting/Diploma or relevant diploma in Accounting
• Min 3 years post tertiary experience in an accounting department
Interested applicants must please forward their CV’s and proof of compliance with requirements to hr@er24.co.za or fax to 0867435859
Closing date: 04 June 2010
Stellenbosch - Man Dead After Being Hit by Train.
A man died after being hit by a train near the Du Toits Station in Stellenbosch this morning.
When ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene the Fire Department was in attendance and had declared the patient, who was under the train, dead.
The female driver of the train was taken to hospital for the further management of emotional distress.
Police are investigating the details around the incident.
When ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene the Fire Department was in attendance and had declared the patient, who was under the train, dead.
The female driver of the train was taken to hospital for the further management of emotional distress.
Police are investigating the details around the incident.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Cape Town - Four Injured in N7 Crash.
Four occupants of a Toyota Corolla were injured in a crash on the N7, just past Vissershok Road, in the direction of Malmesbury.When paramedics arrived on the scene they found the crumpled Toyota Corolla up against a sign post. One patient, who sustained serious injuries, was still inside the vehicle and needed to be extricated by medical crews.
Another three patients were already outside the vehicle and treated for minor to moderate injuries. All four patients were transported to Tygerberg Hospital. The cause of the crash is unknown.
Road Worker Killed
A 55yr old road worker was killed after been knocked down by a truck on the R56 just outside Richmond this morning.
ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene to find the man lying on the side of the road with his fellow workers around him. The patient was assessed and found that he had sustained a fatal head injury and was declared deceased on the scene. The driver of the truck who had sustained minor injuries was transported to Pietermaritzburg Medi-Clinic for further medical care.
It is unclear how the incident took place but it is believed that the R56 towards Pietermaritzburg narrows from a two lane to a one lane stop and go due to construction work. The Delivery vehicle was going through the area and somehow the road worker got hit by the truck causing him to bounce back into another vehicle on the side of the road.
The necessary authorities were on the scene and would be investigating the incident further.
ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene to find the man lying on the side of the road with his fellow workers around him. The patient was assessed and found that he had sustained a fatal head injury and was declared deceased on the scene. The driver of the truck who had sustained minor injuries was transported to Pietermaritzburg Medi-Clinic for further medical care.
It is unclear how the incident took place but it is believed that the R56 towards Pietermaritzburg narrows from a two lane to a one lane stop and go due to construction work. The Delivery vehicle was going through the area and somehow the road worker got hit by the truck causing him to bounce back into another vehicle on the side of the road.
The necessary authorities were on the scene and would be investigating the incident further.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Cape Town - Student Dies in Motorbike Crash.
A motorcyclist died in a crash on Jesse Street, near De Le Haye Road, in Bellville.
When paramedics arrived on the scene crews from the Fire Department were doing CPR on the patient. Medical crews performed an advanced life support resuscitation but unfortunately their efforts were unsuccessful and the patient was declared dead on the scene.
The patient was wearing school uniform and is believed to be eighteen-years-old. The exact details around the crash were unknown by medical crews on the scene but police were in attendance.
When paramedics arrived on the scene crews from the Fire Department were doing CPR on the patient. Medical crews performed an advanced life support resuscitation but unfortunately their efforts were unsuccessful and the patient was declared dead on the scene.
The patient was wearing school uniform and is believed to be eighteen-years-old. The exact details around the crash were unknown by medical crews on the scene but police were in attendance.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
ER24 Operator Saves Toddlers Life.
Just after 11am this morning, a call was made to ER24 national emergency number 084 124, by a man asking for help as he had just found his two year old son in the pool and unresponsive in Randfontein.
The ER24 operator took charge and explained how to do CPR over the phone while an ambulance and a rapid response vehicle were sent to the scene. The father was told over the phone how to commence CPR who in turn relayed the information back to his wife. After a while the toddler regained a pulse and started to breathe. Paramedics arrived on the scene shortly afterwards and assessed the little boy. Advanced Life Support intervention was performed on the patient before been transported to Krugersdorp Private hospital where he is being monitored by the nursing staff.
Emergency personnel are asking parents once again to be make sure if you have a pool that it is covered by a net. That the pool area has a fence around it and that the gate is locked at all times.
The ER24 operator took charge and explained how to do CPR over the phone while an ambulance and a rapid response vehicle were sent to the scene. The father was told over the phone how to commence CPR who in turn relayed the information back to his wife. After a while the toddler regained a pulse and started to breathe. Paramedics arrived on the scene shortly afterwards and assessed the little boy. Advanced Life Support intervention was performed on the patient before been transported to Krugersdorp Private hospital where he is being monitored by the nursing staff.
Emergency personnel are asking parents once again to be make sure if you have a pool that it is covered by a net. That the pool area has a fence around it and that the gate is locked at all times.
Driver Entrapped After Crashing Into Wall.
A twenty nine year male was entrapped inside his vehicle after crashing it into two walls at the corners of Old Main and Vanderstel road in Somerset West in the early hours of this morning.
ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene to find a light motor vehicle lying partly on its roof with the drivers arm entrapped underneath it. Advanced Life Support Intervention was performed on the patient while Metro Fire and Rescue used specialised equipment to stabilise the vehicle. The Jaws Of Life and other hydraulic equipment was used to extricate the patient from the vehicle. The patient who was almost entrapped for more than an hour was finally freed and had suffered a possible broken shoulder and severe pain to the right arm. Paramedics stabilised the patient before transporting him to a nearby hospital for further medical treatment.
It is believed that the driver was trying to get away from the police before crashing his car into the outer perimeter wall of a block of flats, causing the car to catapult into the air and crashing into the inner wall which joins the block of flats. Behind the wall was the parking area for the residence. Another vehicle and a few windows from the ground floor block of flats were damaged in the impact. The driver has been detained by the SAPS for questioning.
It is believed that this is the second time in many months that a vehicle has crashed into this wall. The first time was a taxi accident.
ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene to find a light motor vehicle lying partly on its roof with the drivers arm entrapped underneath it. Advanced Life Support Intervention was performed on the patient while Metro Fire and Rescue used specialised equipment to stabilise the vehicle. The Jaws Of Life and other hydraulic equipment was used to extricate the patient from the vehicle. The patient who was almost entrapped for more than an hour was finally freed and had suffered a possible broken shoulder and severe pain to the right arm. Paramedics stabilised the patient before transporting him to a nearby hospital for further medical treatment.
It is believed that the driver was trying to get away from the police before crashing his car into the outer perimeter wall of a block of flats, causing the car to catapult into the air and crashing into the inner wall which joins the block of flats. Behind the wall was the parking area for the residence. Another vehicle and a few windows from the ground floor block of flats were damaged in the impact. The driver has been detained by the SAPS for questioning.
It is believed that this is the second time in many months that a vehicle has crashed into this wall. The first time was a taxi accident.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Woman Rider Injured After Bike Accident.
A woman has sustained serious injuries after coming off her motor bike on the M7 East bound near the Northdene on ramp this afternoon.
Paramedics arrived on the scene to find the rider in the right hand lane of the freeway. The patient still had her helmet on and was removed by emergency personnel very carefully, making sure her spine was kept straight. The patient suffered a broken arm and leg. Specialised equipment was placed on the patient while advanced life support intervention was performed. She was stabilised and transported to a nearby hospital in a serious but stable condition for further medical care.
It is unclear what caused the rider to lose control but she did mention that she could not turn the bike when taking the corner. There might have been a mechanical problem with the bike.
Paramedics arrived on the scene to find the rider in the right hand lane of the freeway. The patient still had her helmet on and was removed by emergency personnel very carefully, making sure her spine was kept straight. The patient suffered a broken arm and leg. Specialised equipment was placed on the patient while advanced life support intervention was performed. She was stabilised and transported to a nearby hospital in a serious but stable condition for further medical care.
It is unclear what caused the rider to lose control but she did mention that she could not turn the bike when taking the corner. There might have been a mechanical problem with the bike.
Brothers Killed After Hit And Run Accident.
Tragic Event have left two brothers lying motionless on the road after a hit and run accident this afternoon on Northern Drive in Phoenix.
ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene to find both boys lying in the road and unresponsive. Both boys aged between seven and ten were deceased by the time paramedics had arrived on the scene. They had suffered severe traumatic head and possible internal injuries.
It is believed that the boys were walking when they were struck down by a light motor vehicle. The necessary authorities were on the scene and are investigating the hit and run incident.
ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene to find both boys lying in the road and unresponsive. Both boys aged between seven and ten were deceased by the time paramedics had arrived on the scene. They had suffered severe traumatic head and possible internal injuries.
It is believed that the boys were walking when they were struck down by a light motor vehicle. The necessary authorities were on the scene and are investigating the hit and run incident.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Cape Town - Petrol Attendant Stabbed at Petrol Station.
A petrol attendant was stabbed at a petrol station on Voortrekker Road in Goodwood.
The forty four-year-old patient was stabbed in the abdomen but was in a stable condition. He was transported to N1 City Hospital for further medical treatment.
Police on the scene had a suspect in custody and are investigating the motive for the stabbing.
Tanker Over Turns On M7
A man to be in his early thirty’s has sustained serious injuries after the truck he was travelling in over turned on the N2 on ramp from the M7 this morning.ER24 paramedics and other emergency personnel arrived on the scene to find the tanker lying on its side up against the embankment. Diesel and used oil were pouring out of the tanks that had been damaged, causing it to go across the road.
The driver was found a few meters from the wreckage in a serious condition. He had sustained possible neck and back injuries and needed advanced life support intervention before paramedics could move him. The patient was stabilised on the scene and transported to Addington Hospital for further medical care.
It is believed that the truck may have had a mechanical problem while coming down the M7. The driver who was concerned about hitting other vehicles, tried to take the on ramp to the N2 but with the weight of the tanker caused it to
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overturn.All necessary authorities were on the scene. the on ramp would be closed to traffic for a few hours while clean up operations were underway.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Cape Town - Ten Injured as Taxi Crashes into Office.
Ten occupants of a taxi were injured when the taxi they were travelling in crashed in to an office building on Jan Van Riebeeck Drive in Elsies River Industrial.
When paramedics arrived on the scene they found that the Toyota Hi Ace taxi had crashed through the wall, and the front section of the taxi was sitting inside the office.
The patients sustained minor to moderate injuries and were taken to Elsies Day Hospital and Tygerberg Hospital for further medical care.
It is alleged that the brakes of the taxi failed which caused it to crash into the office building. There was no-one in the office at the time of the crash.
When paramedics arrived on the scene they found that the Toyota Hi Ace taxi had crashed through the wall, and the front section of the taxi was sitting inside the office.
The patients sustained minor to moderate injuries and were taken to Elsies Day Hospital and Tygerberg Hospital for further medical care.
It is alleged that the brakes of the taxi failed which caused it to crash into the office building. There was no-one in the office at the time of the crash.
Car Accident Kills One
The driver of a refrigerator truck tells the story with a hint of breathlessness as he relays the events that left a man dead on the R559 Zuurbekoms road near Mohlakeng in Randfontein.
He explained that he was travelling down the road, away from Randfontein, when he saw a car pulling out into the road from the Toekomsrus suburb. Unfortunately he was unable to stop his heavy vehicle, and crashed into the driver's side of the Mercedes Benz sedan. The sedan was pushed a few meters by the truck, ripping off the trucks front bulbar and partly ripping off the side of the Mercedes' door.
When paramedics arrived the pieces were still lying on the side of the road, grossly entangled.
Provincial services were on scene first, assessing the other three patients that were in the sedan. ER24 paramedics assisted them where necessary, and assessed the sedan driver who was still sitting in the front driver's seat of the vehicle. Due to the pure impact of the truck into his side of the car, he sustained multiple injuries, and was unfortunately pronounced deceased on the scene. Fire and rescue workers had to use the Jaws of Life to removed the man's body from the wreckage. He was only fourty four years old.
The three other occupants, two men and a woman, who were also in the sedan at the time of impact, sustained moderate to serious injuries, and were all assess and stabilised on the scene before being transported to a nearby hospital.
The driver and passenger of the refrigerator truck were left physically unharmed, but still seemed in awe that this tragedy had occurred.
The Randfontein SAP were on scene to obtain the necessary statements for investigations.
He explained that he was travelling down the road, away from Randfontein, when he saw a car pulling out into the road from the Toekomsrus suburb. Unfortunately he was unable to stop his heavy vehicle, and crashed into the driver's side of the Mercedes Benz sedan. The sedan was pushed a few meters by the truck, ripping off the trucks front bulbar and partly ripping off the side of the Mercedes' door. When paramedics arrived the pieces were still lying on the side of the road, grossly entangled.
Provincial services were on scene first, assessing the other three patients that were in the sedan. ER24 paramedics assisted them where necessary, and assessed the sedan driver who was still sitting in the front driver's seat of the vehicle. Due to the pure impact of the truck into his side of the car, he sustained multiple injuries, and was unfortunately pronounced deceased on the scene. Fire and rescue workers had to use the Jaws of Life to removed the man's body from the wreckage. He was only fourty four years old.
The three other occupants, two men and a woman, who were also in the sedan at the time of impact, sustained moderate to serious injuries, and were all assess and stabilised on the scene before being transported to a nearby hospital.
The driver and passenger of the refrigerator truck were left physically unharmed, but still seemed in awe that this tragedy had occurred.
The Randfontein SAP were on scene to obtain the necessary statements for investigations.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Shongweni - Three Vehicle Collision.
Three people were injured in a collision involving a truck, car and bakkie on Cliffdale Road in Shongweni.
The three people sustained serious injuries in the collision and were transported by ER24 and EMRS to Life Entabeni Hospital and R. K. Khan hospital for further medical care.
It is alleged that the truck collided in to the side of the car, which then caused the car to collide head-on with a bakkie. The car and bakkie then ended up in a ditch at the side of the road.
The necessary authorities were on scene and investigating the circumstances around the collision.
The three people sustained serious injuries in the collision and were transported by ER24 and EMRS to Life Entabeni Hospital and R. K. Khan hospital for further medical care.
It is alleged that the truck collided in to the side of the car, which then caused the car to collide head-on with a bakkie. The car and bakkie then ended up in a ditch at the side of the road.
The necessary authorities were on scene and investigating the circumstances around the collision.
Somerset West - Construction Worker Airlifted After Fall.
A construction worker needed to be airlifted to hospital after falling from scaffolding at a residential complex near Somerset West.The twenty eight-year-old man fell approximately four metres from the scaffolding to the ground below. He sustained multiple fractures and was in a serious but stable condition.
The ER24-Discovery Medicopter airlifted the patient to Vergelegen Medi-Clinic for further medical care.
Cape Town - Interesting Collision.
A collision between a bakkie and a car left five people injured at the on-ramp to Mew Way from the N2, near Khayelitsha.
The five patients, of which three were pedestrians and two were occupants of the bakkie, sustained minor injuries and were taken to various surrounding hospitals for further medical care.
It is alleged that the bakkie was turning onto Mew Way and was hit from the side by a Toyota RunX. This caused the bakkie to go up onto the pavement and hit the three pedestrians who were waiting for a taxi. Dense fog is thought to be a contributing factor in this collision.
The five patients, of which three were pedestrians and two were occupants of the bakkie, sustained minor injuries and were taken to various surrounding hospitals for further medical care.
It is alleged that the bakkie was turning onto Mew Way and was hit from the side by a Toyota RunX. This caused the bakkie to go up onto the pavement and hit the three pedestrians who were waiting for a taxi. Dense fog is thought to be a contributing factor in this collision.
Freak Truck Accident Kills Driver.
A man to be in his mid to late thirties has been killed in a freak truck accident on Riddick road in Reservoir Hills this morning.ER24 and EMRS arrived on the scene to find a tipper truck lying on its side, completely blocking the road to traffic. When emergency personnel approached the cabin of the truck they found the man wedged between the door and the road. He had suffered severe traumatic and fatal head injuries and was declared deceased by paramedics on the scene.
It is believed that the patient was off loading rocks and sand down an embankment when the tipper started to tip over to the right. It is unclear if the man was trying to escape when the truck over turned.
The necessary authorities were called to the scene and would investigate the accident further.
Taxi Accident Leaves Twenty Commuters Injured.
Four commuters have sustained serious injuries while another sixteen have sustained minor to moderate injuries after two taxi’s were involved in a collision on the M4 South Bound near the old airport this evening.
ER24 along with other emergency personnel arrived on the scene to find that one taxi had rear ended another taxi in the far right hand lane of the highway. Four patients had sustained possible neck and back injuries and were passengers from the taxi that had rear ended the other vehicle. The remaining sixteen were treated for minor to moderate injuries to their legs and arms. All patients were treated and stabilised on the scene before being removed to various hospitals in the greater Durban area.
Traffic was severely affected in this area. Traffic was backlog all the way to quality street, making it very difficult for emergency personnel to get to the accident scene.
All necessary authorities were on the scene and would be investigating the incident further.
ER24 along with other emergency personnel arrived on the scene to find that one taxi had rear ended another taxi in the far right hand lane of the highway. Four patients had sustained possible neck and back injuries and were passengers from the taxi that had rear ended the other vehicle. The remaining sixteen were treated for minor to moderate injuries to their legs and arms. All patients were treated and stabilised on the scene before being removed to various hospitals in the greater Durban area.
Traffic was severely affected in this area. Traffic was backlog all the way to quality street, making it very difficult for emergency personnel to get to the accident scene.
All necessary authorities were on the scene and would be investigating the incident further.
Two Different Bike Accidents In Two Hours
Three people have been seriously injured this afternoon after two separate motor bike accidents in the highway area in a spate of two hours this afternoon.
The first motor bike accident was on Village road in Kloof near the John Dory’s restaurant. Paramedics arrived on the scene to find a gentleman lying in the road and his motor bike near him in two pieces. The man had suffered a broken leg and was in severe pain. Advanced Life Support intervention was performed on the patient before been transported to hospital in a serious but stable condition.
It is unclear who was at fault but the patient remembers hitting a car while travelling along Village road.
The second accident happened on the M7 Eastbound near the Hans Dettman on ramp. The incident took place just around 18h30. ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene to find two patients, one was a female who was lying in the storm drain and the second was the driver of the motor bike who was found seated neat the female.
The female had sustained multiple abrasions and severe pain to her shoulder and hip region. Advanced Life Support intervention was performed on her before she was placed on a board to help protect her spine. The gentleman was treated for a possible fractured arm, he too needed advanced life support intervention. Both patients were transported to a nearby hospital in a serious but stable condition for further medical care.
It is believed that the motor cyclist lost control while taking a corner and span out, crashing into the Armco barrier near the emergency lane.
The first motor bike accident was on Village road in Kloof near the John Dory’s restaurant. Paramedics arrived on the scene to find a gentleman lying in the road and his motor bike near him in two pieces. The man had suffered a broken leg and was in severe pain. Advanced Life Support intervention was performed on the patient before been transported to hospital in a serious but stable condition.
It is unclear who was at fault but the patient remembers hitting a car while travelling along Village road.
The second accident happened on the M7 Eastbound near the Hans Dettman on ramp. The incident took place just around 18h30. ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene to find two patients, one was a female who was lying in the storm drain and the second was the driver of the motor bike who was found seated neat the female.
The female had sustained multiple abrasions and severe pain to her shoulder and hip region. Advanced Life Support intervention was performed on her before she was placed on a board to help protect her spine. The gentleman was treated for a possible fractured arm, he too needed advanced life support intervention. Both patients were transported to a nearby hospital in a serious but stable condition for further medical care.
It is believed that the motor cyclist lost control while taking a corner and span out, crashing into the Armco barrier near the emergency lane.
Motor Cyclist Crashes Into Car.
A man to be in his late thirty’s has sustained serious injuries after crashing his bike into a light motor vehicle at the intersection of Argyle and Stamfordhill road this afternoon.ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene and found the patient lying in the middle of the road been treated by members of the SAPS. The man had sustained a possible neck and back injury and even a possible broken ankle. The patient was stabilised and transported to Life Entabeni Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
It is unclear who was at fault but the necessary authorities were on the scene and would investigate the accident further.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Cape Town - Gardener Found Dead in Koi Pond.
A gardener was found dead in a Koi pond at a residential address in Pringle Road, Sanddrift.
It is alleged that the owner of the house was out during the day and when he returned he found the fifty three-year-old gardener lying face down in the pond.
When emergency services arrived on the scene they found the patient had been partially pulled out from the pond. Paramedics assessed the man but he was unfortunately dead on their arrival.
Police were on scene and are investigating the incident.
It is alleged that the owner of the house was out during the day and when he returned he found the fifty three-year-old gardener lying face down in the pond.
When emergency services arrived on the scene they found the patient had been partially pulled out from the pond. Paramedics assessed the man but he was unfortunately dead on their arrival.
Police were on scene and are investigating the incident.
Cape Town - Motorcyclist Airlifted from Collision in Residential Area.
A motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital after a collision between a motorbike and a van on Humewood Road in the residential area of Parklands this afternoon.The twenty-year-old man sustained suspected spinal injuries and due to his condition needed to be airlifted to hospital. The ER24-Discovery Medicopter transported him to Groote Schuur Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
The emergency medical helicopter drew quite a crowd when it landed on the scene 
in the residential road.
in the residential road. The Medicopter crew "hot loaded" the patient, this is when the patient is loaded into the helicopter with the engines running and blades still turning as it saves crucial time.
The landing zone for the helicopter was secured by local armed response companies, police and the Fire Department. 
The exact details around the collision between the motorbike and van were unknown.
Head On Collision Leaves Four Injured.
Two adults and two children have been injured after a head on collision between a bakkie and a light motor vehicle at the intersection of French and Topham road in Pietermaritzburg this morning.
ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene to find both vehicles in the middle of the road, completely closing the road off to traffic. The driver who was still found in the bakkie had sustained serious neck and back injuries and needed specialised equipment to help protect her back and neck.
A nine year old boy was found outside the light motor vehicle and been held by his sister who is twelve. The driver who is there mother was entrapped in the driver’s seat. The boy had sustained serious head injuries, while his sister sustained neck and back injuries. The mother was extricated from the vehicle using specialised hydraulic equipment from the Fire Department. The driver had sustained neck and back injuries and needed advanced life support intervention.
All patients were transported to Pietermaritzburg Medi-Clinic in a serious but stable condition for further medical care.
It is unclear who was at fault but the necessary authorities were on the scene and would investigate the accident further.
ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene to find both vehicles in the middle of the road, completely closing the road off to traffic. The driver who was still found in the bakkie had sustained serious neck and back injuries and needed specialised equipment to help protect her back and neck.
A nine year old boy was found outside the light motor vehicle and been held by his sister who is twelve. The driver who is there mother was entrapped in the driver’s seat. The boy had sustained serious head injuries, while his sister sustained neck and back injuries. The mother was extricated from the vehicle using specialised hydraulic equipment from the Fire Department. The driver had sustained neck and back injuries and needed advanced life support intervention.
All patients were transported to Pietermaritzburg Medi-Clinic in a serious but stable condition for further medical care.
It is unclear who was at fault but the necessary authorities were on the scene and would investigate the accident further.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Woman Injured After Crashing Into Wall.
A woman driver had a narrow escape after crashing her car into a wall at high speed on the N3 Durban bound near the pavilion this morning.
ER24 Discovery Medicopter was flying over the area when they noticed the accident. The Helicopter crew then contacted the necessary ground support units to the location. Once paramedics arrived on the scene, they found a single vehicle in the left hand lane with just one occupant in the car.
The driver who was wearing her seat belt, sustained very minor injuries. She was stabilised and transported to Life Westville Hospital for further medical care.
It is believed that the woman was about to change lanes and did not see another car coming from her blind side. The driver lost control and smashed into the wall near the emergency lane.
Traffic was severely affected and a backlog was found all the way to M13 / Paradise Valley bridge. The necessary authorities were on the scene and would investigate the incident further.
ER24 Discovery Medicopter was flying over the area when they noticed the accident. The Helicopter crew then contacted the necessary ground support units to the location. Once paramedics arrived on the scene, they found a single vehicle in the left hand lane with just one occupant in the car.
The driver who was wearing her seat belt, sustained very minor injuries. She was stabilised and transported to Life Westville Hospital for further medical care.
It is believed that the woman was about to change lanes and did not see another car coming from her blind side. The driver lost control and smashed into the wall near the emergency lane.
Traffic was severely affected and a backlog was found all the way to M13 / Paradise Valley bridge. The necessary authorities were on the scene and would investigate the incident further.
Patient Airlifted To Hospital After Accident.
A man to be in his early thirthies is in a critical condition, another eleven sustained serious injuries and thirteen sustained minor to moderate injuries after a taxi accident on the N2 and Baden Powell Drive in the direction of Somerset West this afternoon.
Emergency personnel arrived on the scene to find mass injuries. Emergency personnel started treating the patients for various injuries on the scene. some patients were able to walk to the ambulance while others needed specialised equipment to help protect their heads and backs. They were stabilised on the scene and transported to various hospitals in the area.
One patient who was in a critical condition had sustained severe traumatic injuries and needed advanced life support intervention. The patient was intubated and placed on a manual ventilator before being airlifted by ER24 Discovery Medicopter to Tygerberg Hospital in a critical condition.
The cause of the accident is unclear but the necessary authorities were on the scene and would investigate the accident further.
Emergency personnel arrived on the scene to find mass injuries. Emergency personnel started treating the patients for various injuries on the scene. some patients were able to walk to the ambulance while others needed specialised equipment to help protect their heads and backs. They were stabilised on the scene and transported to various hospitals in the area.
One patient who was in a critical condition had sustained severe traumatic injuries and needed advanced life support intervention. The patient was intubated and placed on a manual ventilator before being airlifted by ER24 Discovery Medicopter to Tygerberg Hospital in a critical condition.
The cause of the accident is unclear but the necessary authorities were on the scene and would investigate the accident further.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Fear Grips Local Shopping Centre.
Three people are dead, another person has sustained minor injuries after a shooting at a local Tattersal in the Chatsworth centre this afternoon.
ER24 paramedics arrived at the centre, to find SAPS, Metro Police and SAPS specialised unit were on the scene and had cornered off the area. Members of public were taken out of the premises by the local security company from the shopping centre.
EMRS and ER24 were informed that three people had been shot. One is a security guard and the other two are allegedly suspects. Paramedics were taken to the location of the three patients. All three patients had sustained gunshot wounds and were already deceased.
A male to be in his early twenties was treated for bruising and a swollen eye. It is believed that the young man was beaten by the suspects. He was taken to a nearby hospital for further medical care by ER24.
It is believed that unknown amount of suspects entered the premises, at this point it is unsure what happened but a shoot broke out. SAPS have apprehended one suspect on the scene.
All necessary authorities were on the scene and a full investigation would be done into the incident.
ER24 paramedics arrived at the centre, to find SAPS, Metro Police and SAPS specialised unit were on the scene and had cornered off the area. Members of public were taken out of the premises by the local security company from the shopping centre.
EMRS and ER24 were informed that three people had been shot. One is a security guard and the other two are allegedly suspects. Paramedics were taken to the location of the three patients. All three patients had sustained gunshot wounds and were already deceased.
A male to be in his early twenties was treated for bruising and a swollen eye. It is believed that the young man was beaten by the suspects. He was taken to a nearby hospital for further medical care by ER24.
It is believed that unknown amount of suspects entered the premises, at this point it is unsure what happened but a shoot broke out. SAPS have apprehended one suspect on the scene.
All necessary authorities were on the scene and a full investigation would be done into the incident.
Nine Meter Fall Leaves Man Injured
An employee was working on a ship in the Table Bay harbour on top of three stacked containers. The height of each of these containers is approximately three meters, making the three stacked on top of one another a height of nine meters.
It is unclear as to what happened next, but the man fell off the side of the top most container, and was found by ER24 paramedics to be almost lodged between a ledge and the side of the container on one of the narrow walkways between the containers on the ship. He seemed to be in a great deal of pain and was visibly uncomfortable although very much alert, so paramedics gave him pain medication and a mild sedative to take the edge off his pain and to relax his body.
Fire and rescue workers as well as other workers on the ship assisted paramedics with stabilising the man and loading him into a rescue basket. He was then hoisted from the ship onto the Duncan Dock by the crane used to move the containers onto the ship.
The ER24 Discovery Medicopter airlifted the man from the dock to the Life Vicent Palotti hospital to receive further appropriated medical treatment, as he had sustained multiple severe injuries. Paramedics were concerned that his blood pressure was noticeably low and they suspected he had a broken pelvis. His left elbow was also severely broken, where he had sustained a large open wound. He was complaining of severe neck pain, and had multiple cuts and bruises to his head.
It is unclear as to what happened next, but the man fell off the side of the top most container, and was found by ER24 paramedics to be almost lodged between a ledge and the side of the container on one of the narrow walkways between the containers on the ship. He seemed to be in a great deal of pain and was visibly uncomfortable although very much alert, so paramedics gave him pain medication and a mild sedative to take the edge off his pain and to relax his body.
Fire and rescue workers as well as other workers on the ship assisted paramedics with stabilising the man and loading him into a rescue basket. He was then hoisted from the ship onto the Duncan Dock by the crane used to move the containers onto the ship.
The ER24 Discovery Medicopter airlifted the man from the dock to the Life Vicent Palotti hospital to receive further appropriated medical treatment, as he had sustained multiple severe injuries. Paramedics were concerned that his blood pressure was noticeably low and they suspected he had a broken pelvis. His left elbow was also severely broken, where he had sustained a large open wound. He was complaining of severe neck pain, and had multiple cuts and bruises to his head.
Taxi Accident Leaves 12 Injured.
Twelve people including a five year child have been injured after a taxi and a light motor vehicle collided at the intersection of Commercial and Grey Street this afternoon.When ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene they found the taxi in the intersection and the light motor vehicle up against the curb on the other side of the road. Four patients were found still seated inside the taxi, another five passengers from the taxi were found seated on the road side. The three occupants from the light motor vehicle were found walking around on scene. All patients were treated on the scene for minor to moderate injuries and transported to various hospitals for further medical care.
It is believed that the light motor vehicle had come off the N3 Freeway when the collision occurred. It is unclear who was at fault but the necessary authorities were on the scene and would be investigating the accident.
Man Found Dead In Sports Field.
A man to be in his early forty’s was found in the grass near Manor Soccer Fields this morning.
ER24 paramedic s were called to assess the patient. On arrival they found the patient was already deceased. He had sustained multiple stab wounds.
The motive for the stabbing is unclear but the necessary authorities were on the scene and would be investigating the incident.
ER24 paramedic s were called to assess the patient. On arrival they found the patient was already deceased. He had sustained multiple stab wounds.
The motive for the stabbing is unclear but the necessary authorities were on the scene and would be investigating the incident.
Paramedics Are Kept Busy In Around Pietermaritzburg.
In a spate of twelve hours yesterday in the greater Pietermaritzburg area, paramedics from ER24 were kept busy during the down poor of rain. ER24 responded to numerous accidents which had multiple injuries.
Here are some rundowns of where the accidents took place.
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A collision involving a taxi and light motor vehicle occurred on Edendale road near Henley Dam. Paramedics arrived on the scene to find both vehicles in the middle of the road and two patients in each vehicle. The patients had sustained minor to moderate injuries and transported to Edendale Hospital.
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A collision occurred on Sherwood road in Naperville. Paramedics arrived on the scene to find two light motor vehicles involved in a head on collision. Both drivers sustained serious injuries and needed advanced life support intervention. They were transported to Pietermaritzburg Medi-Clinic for further medical care.
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A condor collided into a tree on Pietermaritz street. Three patients sustained serious injuries. The front passenger was entrapped and needed to be extricated. All three patients were transported to Northdale hospital.
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A grandmother and granddaughter were in a critical condition after a head on collision involving two light motor vehicles on Old Wartburg road. Advanced Life Support Intervention was performed before both patients were transported to St Anne’s Hospital in a critical but stable condition.
(5)
A collision involving two taxi’s left both drivers in a serious condition. The incident occurred on Edendale road near Taylors Halt. Both driver were mechanically entrapped and needed specialised equipment to extricate them. While paramedics were transporting the patients to Edendale Hospital, paramedics were called to a second accident that had taken place at the same location. A driver of the light motor vehicle did not see the first accident until the last the last minute. He slammed on brakes and swerved to avoid a collision. Unfortunately he mounted the curb and struck a pedestrian. The patient sustained minor injuries and was transported to hospital for further medical care.
Here are some rundowns of where the accidents took place.
(1)
A collision involving a taxi and light motor vehicle occurred on Edendale road near Henley Dam. Paramedics arrived on the scene to find both vehicles in the middle of the road and two patients in each vehicle. The patients had sustained minor to moderate injuries and transported to Edendale Hospital.
(2)
A collision occurred on Sherwood road in Naperville. Paramedics arrived on the scene to find two light motor vehicles involved in a head on collision. Both drivers sustained serious injuries and needed advanced life support intervention. They were transported to Pietermaritzburg Medi-Clinic for further medical care.
(3)
A condor collided into a tree on Pietermaritz street. Three patients sustained serious injuries. The front passenger was entrapped and needed to be extricated. All three patients were transported to Northdale hospital.
(4 )
A grandmother and granddaughter were in a critical condition after a head on collision involving two light motor vehicles on Old Wartburg road. Advanced Life Support Intervention was performed before both patients were transported to St Anne’s Hospital in a critical but stable condition.
(5)
A collision involving two taxi’s left both drivers in a serious condition. The incident occurred on Edendale road near Taylors Halt. Both driver were mechanically entrapped and needed specialised equipment to extricate them. While paramedics were transporting the patients to Edendale Hospital, paramedics were called to a second accident that had taken place at the same location. A driver of the light motor vehicle did not see the first accident until the last the last minute. He slammed on brakes and swerved to avoid a collision. Unfortunately he mounted the curb and struck a pedestrian. The patient sustained minor injuries and was transported to hospital for further medical care.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Horrific Accident Kills Two
A Volkswagen Polo was allegedly travelling on the R31 approximately ten kilometers from Barkley West in the direction of Kimberly. ER24 paramedics were called to the scene of a single vehicle accident on the dark road which had occurred at around seven in the evening.
It seems that the accident had taken place about half an hour before somebody came across it and called it in, as when paramedics arrived everything appeared to be still. There were a large amount of papers scattered across the scenes, and one paramedic said that they looked like exam question papers. There were also a number of shoes that were found scattered around the scene.
Crews explained that when they arrived they saw the mangled vehicle, and began immediately assessing the five patients that were on the scene. It was extremely dark on the road, and there is dense bush and thorn trees lining either side of the single carriageway.
Two patients had sustained serious injury, and were found semi conscious next to the road. The other three were complaining of multiple pains but after assessment they were treated for minor to moderate injuries.
Police were in attendance and asked one of the lesser injured patients how many occupants there were in the vehicle. He explained that there were seven of them in the vehicle, but paramedics had only found and begun treating five.
Police rescue dogs were brought in to search for the missing two as other attempts to find them were unsuccessful. It took almost an hour before they found the boy, aged nine, stuck in a thorn tree. One of the female paramedics explained that what she saw was horrific, and she was in tears as she declared the lifeless boy, seemingly having broken most of the bones in his body. The other missing vehicle occupant was also found some time later in the dense bush, his clothes and shoes had been ripped off by the severe impact after being ejected from the vehicle. He too was declared deceased, and appeared to have no other physically obvious wounds other than a large, deep cut to his right leg. It is clear that he must have suffered massive internal injuries.
The five other men, in their twenties and early thirties were all stabilised on scene before being transported to a local hospital where they were handed over in a stable condition, and would receive further medical treatment.
At this point it is unclear as to why the vehicle went off the road and suffered such severe devastating carnage where two young people had lost their lives. Whether due to high speed, or mechanical failure of the vehicle, it would need to be investigated by the necessary authorities on the scene. It is also unclear as to whether the deceased's families have been informed of the tragedy.
It seems that the accident had taken place about half an hour before somebody came across it and called it in, as when paramedics arrived everything appeared to be still. There were a large amount of papers scattered across the scenes, and one paramedic said that they looked like exam question papers. There were also a number of shoes that were found scattered around the scene.
Crews explained that when they arrived they saw the mangled vehicle, and began immediately assessing the five patients that were on the scene. It was extremely dark on the road, and there is dense bush and thorn trees lining either side of the single carriageway.
Two patients had sustained serious injury, and were found semi conscious next to the road. The other three were complaining of multiple pains but after assessment they were treated for minor to moderate injuries.
Police were in attendance and asked one of the lesser injured patients how many occupants there were in the vehicle. He explained that there were seven of them in the vehicle, but paramedics had only found and begun treating five.
Police rescue dogs were brought in to search for the missing two as other attempts to find them were unsuccessful. It took almost an hour before they found the boy, aged nine, stuck in a thorn tree. One of the female paramedics explained that what she saw was horrific, and she was in tears as she declared the lifeless boy, seemingly having broken most of the bones in his body. The other missing vehicle occupant was also found some time later in the dense bush, his clothes and shoes had been ripped off by the severe impact after being ejected from the vehicle. He too was declared deceased, and appeared to have no other physically obvious wounds other than a large, deep cut to his right leg. It is clear that he must have suffered massive internal injuries.
The five other men, in their twenties and early thirties were all stabilised on scene before being transported to a local hospital where they were handed over in a stable condition, and would receive further medical treatment.
At this point it is unclear as to why the vehicle went off the road and suffered such severe devastating carnage where two young people had lost their lives. Whether due to high speed, or mechanical failure of the vehicle, it would need to be investigated by the necessary authorities on the scene. It is also unclear as to whether the deceased's families have been informed of the tragedy.
Explosion At Power Station
Sulphur gas is not usually explosive, so definite investigations need to be undertaken to determine the exact cause of the explosion that occurred at the Power Station in the Vaal this afternoon.
ER24 paramedics from the Vereeniging branch responded through to a distress call by medical officials at the power station. When they arrived, they were sent to the medical station where the patients were being treated. It was said that there were nineteen people working on that specific portion of the plant, a mixture of males and females, but they had only eighteen accounted for that were injured in the explosion.
Fire services had secured the plant and they along with paramedics went into the building in search of the missing worker. He was found on the stairs, face down, close to where the leak is believed to have started and where the explosion occurred. The man of unknown age suffered severe, deep burns to the surface of his body, and he was declared deceased on the scene. Paramedics were still waiting for the mans details so as to complete the necessary paper work involved.
Four of the eighteen injured had sustained moderate burns to their hands and legs, while another one was complaining of difficulty breathing and it is suspected that he had sustained inhalation burns. The other patients were all treated for minor injuries, and all eighteen where transported to the Vereeniging Medi Clinic for further treatment.
Workers explained that they had noted that one of the pipes they call Glands had come loose, and was releasing the sulphur gas when the explosion took place.
ER24 paramedics from the Vereeniging branch responded through to a distress call by medical officials at the power station. When they arrived, they were sent to the medical station where the patients were being treated. It was said that there were nineteen people working on that specific portion of the plant, a mixture of males and females, but they had only eighteen accounted for that were injured in the explosion.
Fire services had secured the plant and they along with paramedics went into the building in search of the missing worker. He was found on the stairs, face down, close to where the leak is believed to have started and where the explosion occurred. The man of unknown age suffered severe, deep burns to the surface of his body, and he was declared deceased on the scene. Paramedics were still waiting for the mans details so as to complete the necessary paper work involved.
Four of the eighteen injured had sustained moderate burns to their hands and legs, while another one was complaining of difficulty breathing and it is suspected that he had sustained inhalation burns. The other patients were all treated for minor injuries, and all eighteen where transported to the Vereeniging Medi Clinic for further treatment.
Workers explained that they had noted that one of the pipes they call Glands had come loose, and was releasing the sulphur gas when the explosion took place.
Six Year Olds Dad Dies in Crash
According to bystanders, and Isuzu Bakkie was travelling at considerably high speed on Koeberg road at the intersection of Carson street in Durbanville. They also said that the driver seemed to be driving recklessly, and he was not keeping to his side of the single lane carriageway.
In the bakkie were five people; the male driver in his fourties, his six year old daughter who was sitting in the back under the canopy, and another three adults including one woman.
An old shape Volkswagen Beetle was travelling in the other direction when they were collided with head on by the bakkie. The Beetle was mangled, but luckily the three male occupants in their thirties were not seriously harmed. Two of them were complaining of back and neck pain, while the third explained that he was experiencing a pins and needles like sensation in his lower limbs. All three were stabilised on scene and transported to local hospitals for further treatment.
After the massive impact, the bakkie allegedly rolled, ejecting the driver through his right drivers window. As he lay on the ground with critical injuries, the bakkie come to a stop on top of him. Towing services and Fire and Rescue workers immediately began the of removing the vehicle from on top of him. Once the man was revealed, he was assessed by paramedics, and was found to have sustained multiple fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.
The bakkies canopy was badly deformed and came off the bakkie when it began to roll, but fortunately the six year old girl sustained no physical injuries. ER24 paramedics said that she was not crying, but her eyes showed the trauma that she had experienced. They took her to the ambulance to treat her for shock, and to prevent her from seeing her fathers' mangled body, rather awaiting a more stable environment at the hospital, and perhaps councilors to explain to her what exactly had taken place.
A woman who was also in the bakkie sustained moderate injuries, and also a large amount of skin loss to her arm. She and the two other gentlemen in the bakkie were transported to hospital.
The Durbanville SAPS will handle the investigation into the exact cause of the incident.
In the bakkie were five people; the male driver in his fourties, his six year old daughter who was sitting in the back under the canopy, and another three adults including one woman.
An old shape Volkswagen Beetle was travelling in the other direction when they were collided with head on by the bakkie. The Beetle was mangled, but luckily the three male occupants in their thirties were not seriously harmed. Two of them were complaining of back and neck pain, while the third explained that he was experiencing a pins and needles like sensation in his lower limbs. All three were stabilised on scene and transported to local hospitals for further treatment.
After the massive impact, the bakkie allegedly rolled, ejecting the driver through his right drivers window. As he lay on the ground with critical injuries, the bakkie come to a stop on top of him. Towing services and Fire and Rescue workers immediately began the of removing the vehicle from on top of him. Once the man was revealed, he was assessed by paramedics, and was found to have sustained multiple fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.
The bakkies canopy was badly deformed and came off the bakkie when it began to roll, but fortunately the six year old girl sustained no physical injuries. ER24 paramedics said that she was not crying, but her eyes showed the trauma that she had experienced. They took her to the ambulance to treat her for shock, and to prevent her from seeing her fathers' mangled body, rather awaiting a more stable environment at the hospital, and perhaps councilors to explain to her what exactly had taken place.
A woman who was also in the bakkie sustained moderate injuries, and also a large amount of skin loss to her arm. She and the two other gentlemen in the bakkie were transported to hospital.
The Durbanville SAPS will handle the investigation into the exact cause of the incident.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Somerset West - Resuscitation on N2.
Paramedics from ER24 were called to a CPR in progress on the N2, just before Broadway Road, in the direction of Cape Town.
When paramedics arrived on the scene they found a paramedic student performing CPR on a male patient that is believed to be sixty-years-old.
An advanced life support resuscitation was performed but unfortunately their efforts were unsuccessful.
It is alleged that the man was driving a car, he then pulled over to the side of the road, got out and collapsed dead. A passenger that was in the vehicle said it appeared as though the man was having an asthma attack.
When paramedics arrived on the scene they found a paramedic student performing CPR on a male patient that is believed to be sixty-years-old.
An advanced life support resuscitation was performed but unfortunately their efforts were unsuccessful.
It is alleged that the man was driving a car, he then pulled over to the side of the road, got out and collapsed dead. A passenger that was in the vehicle said it appeared as though the man was having an asthma attack.
Almost Robbed and Hijacked at the Mall
A seemingly unsuspecting civilian was out at the Lakeside Mall in Benoni when he was approached at his vehicle by three armed men.
It is believed that the car the men were in was being looked for by the police as it had allegedly been involved in other similar crimes.
All three men looked like they were in their late twenties, and it seemed that their intention was to rob and hijack the man. When the three men approached the shopper, he pulled out a weapon he held on his person and shot at the suspects. He wounded two of them in their heads. One was fatally wounded, and he was declared deceased on the scene after it was determined that he had no signs of life. The other was in a critical condition when he was transported to the Tembisa hospital by road ambulance. The third man sustained only minor injuries, and it is believed that he was taken away in the police vehicle for questioning. The man who did the shooting fortunately was uninjured, but appeared to be extremely shaken after the traumatic incident. His fate will lie in the decision made by the Benoni CBD SAPS after investigations have taken place.
No other patrons to the mall were injured, and the scene was secured by the SAPS before ER24 paramedics arrived.
It is believed that the car the men were in was being looked for by the police as it had allegedly been involved in other similar crimes.
All three men looked like they were in their late twenties, and it seemed that their intention was to rob and hijack the man. When the three men approached the shopper, he pulled out a weapon he held on his person and shot at the suspects. He wounded two of them in their heads. One was fatally wounded, and he was declared deceased on the scene after it was determined that he had no signs of life. The other was in a critical condition when he was transported to the Tembisa hospital by road ambulance. The third man sustained only minor injuries, and it is believed that he was taken away in the police vehicle for questioning. The man who did the shooting fortunately was uninjured, but appeared to be extremely shaken after the traumatic incident. His fate will lie in the decision made by the Benoni CBD SAPS after investigations have taken place.
No other patrons to the mall were injured, and the scene was secured by the SAPS before ER24 paramedics arrived.
Side On Collision Between Two Trucks
A small refrigerator truck and larger truck carrying a load of sand collided at the intersection of the R550 and R103 in Heidelberg.
ER24 paramedics on scene arrived to find the Traffic police already in attendance, and they immediately offered help to the medics where they could. As they began to assess the scene, they noted that the passenger of the refrigerator truck was almost hanging right out of the vehicles' window, and he was unfortunately declared deceased on the scene, as his injuries were too great. The driver of the refrigerator truck was in a critical condition, he was almost lifeless, but paramedics were able to stabilise the man, taking over his vital functions manually. He was severely entrapped in the vehicle, which was mangled into the side of the sand truck. It took rescuers with heavy duty equipment almost an hour and a half to remove the wreckage so as to get the man out.
Paramedics explained that the man in his late twenties was unconscious, and had sustained what they deduced to be a severe head injury. They also treated him for chest injuries and a possible broken pelvis. The ER24 Discovery Medicopter was called out, and they were on scene waiting for the patient to be removed from the vehicle so that they could airlift him to Glynwood Hospital for immediate treatment. He was in a critical, but seemingly stable condition when he was handed over to the hospital staff. They will have the task of determining exactly how severe his injuries are.
The driver of the sand truck was fortunately unharmed but visibly shaken after the accident.
Traffic police will be opening the investigation into what the cause of the accident was.
ER24 paramedics on scene arrived to find the Traffic police already in attendance, and they immediately offered help to the medics where they could. As they began to assess the scene, they noted that the passenger of the refrigerator truck was almost hanging right out of the vehicles' window, and he was unfortunately declared deceased on the scene, as his injuries were too great. The driver of the refrigerator truck was in a critical condition, he was almost lifeless, but paramedics were able to stabilise the man, taking over his vital functions manually. He was severely entrapped in the vehicle, which was mangled into the side of the sand truck. It took rescuers with heavy duty equipment almost an hour and a half to remove the wreckage so as to get the man out.
Paramedics explained that the man in his late twenties was unconscious, and had sustained what they deduced to be a severe head injury. They also treated him for chest injuries and a possible broken pelvis. The ER24 Discovery Medicopter was called out, and they were on scene waiting for the patient to be removed from the vehicle so that they could airlift him to Glynwood Hospital for immediate treatment. He was in a critical, but seemingly stable condition when he was handed over to the hospital staff. They will have the task of determining exactly how severe his injuries are.
The driver of the sand truck was fortunately unharmed but visibly shaken after the accident.
Traffic police will be opening the investigation into what the cause of the accident was.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Cape Town - Pedestrian Dies on M5
A pedestrian died after being hit by a car on the M5, in the direction of Cape Town, near Kroombroom Parkway, in Rondebosch.
When ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene they found a male patient lying in the middle of the left lane, he was unfortunately dead on their arrival.
A lady who was crossing the road with the man was treated for minor injuries and was taken to Groote Schuur Hospital.
Police cordoned off the scene and investigated the incident.
When ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene they found a male patient lying in the middle of the left lane, he was unfortunately dead on their arrival.
A lady who was crossing the road with the man was treated for minor injuries and was taken to Groote Schuur Hospital.
Police cordoned off the scene and investigated the incident.
Cape Town - Two Shot Dead in Bonteheuwel.
Two people were shot and killed in Oliehout Road in Bonteheuwel.
The two male patients had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and were dead on arrival of ER24 paramedics.
A third patient was allegedly shot a couple of blocks away from the scene and is believed to be related to the same incident. It was reported that the person had sustained a gunshot wound to the leg and was in a stable condition being treated by Metro EMS.
The motive for the shooting is being investigated by police.
The two male patients had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and were dead on arrival of ER24 paramedics.
A third patient was allegedly shot a couple of blocks away from the scene and is believed to be related to the same incident. It was reported that the person had sustained a gunshot wound to the leg and was in a stable condition being treated by Metro EMS.
The motive for the shooting is being investigated by police.
Cape Town - Three Suspects Injured in Shoot-out with Police
Three people were injured in a shoot-out between police and suspected robbers on Borchards Quarry Road at the N2 turn-off.
The three patients, all suspects, were all treated by paramedics for gunshot wounds. One patient sustained minor injuries and the two other patients sustained moderate injuries, they were 
transported to Tygerberg Hospital for further medical care.
transported to Tygerberg Hospital for further medical care. Police are gathering the necessary information of the incident.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Cape Town - Man Airlifted from Crash on R102.
Three people were injured when a Toyota Conquest rear-ended an Opel Corsa on the R102 in Eerste Rivier.
The two occupants of the Corsa and the driver of the Conquest sustained moderate to serious injuries. The passenger of the Corsa was airlifted by the ER24-Discovery Medicopter to Tygerberg Hospital.
The R102, towards Kuilsriver, was closed for
approximately thirty minutes while the emergency services worked on scene.
The two occupants of the Corsa and the driver of the Conquest sustained moderate to serious injuries. The passenger of the Corsa was airlifted by the ER24-Discovery Medicopter to Tygerberg Hospital.
The R102, towards Kuilsriver, was closed for
approximately thirty minutes while the emergency services worked on scene.Car Lands Outside Of Back Door.
A woman had a narrow escape after the car she was in went through her property wall and down a stair case nearly crashing into the wall of her house.ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene to find the driver still inside the vehicle and in severe pain. Emergency personnel assessed the patient and found that she was complaining of pains to her neck and back. Paramedics had to use specialised equipment to help support her spine. Once she was secure enough she was taken through the hatch back and stabilised further outside the vehicle. The patient was transported to Life Entabeni Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
Tow trucks were called in to help salvage the vehicle from the property.
Four Year Old Shot and Killed
Shortly after 17:00 this evening paramedics received a distress call for a person that was shot in Three Rivers, Vereeniging.
When paramedics arrived on the scene they found a horrific incident with traumatised family members gathering around the body of a four year old boy. Paramedics quickly entered the scene and assessed the little boy.
Paramedics quickly learned that the boy sustained a gunshot wound to his head and had no signs of life. There was nothing that paramedics could do for the boy and he was declared dead on the scene.
Members of the community that gathered on the scene explained to paramedics and police that the two boys were apparently playing with a firearm when the incident occurred. It was at this moment that family members pointed paramedics in the direction of a severely traumatised ten year old standing near the scene.
The ten year old boy was apparently present when the incident took place and received treatment for shock on the scene.
It is understood that the boys were playing outside their house on a plot when the incident occurred.
It is not clear where the boys found the firearm. The police attended the scene and will conduct an investigation.
Trauma counseling was also offered by paramedics on the scene.
Man May Lose His Arm After Explosion
A man was filling Fire Extinguishers from the back of his bakkie outside of a business on Francis Road in Anderbolt, Boksburg. One of the cylinders he was apparently filling exploded in his hands.
When ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene the man's injuries were being assessed, and they noted that his right arm was severely deformed with a large open wound and significant amount of tissue damage to the area. The man was is a state of shock, and he did not know what had happened. All he could tell paramedics was that he had heard a loud bang, and that he could not feel his right arm. Emergency personnel gave the man medication for his pain before they stabilised his injured arm and strapped it to a splint. The damage was critical, as paramedics determined that most of the blood flow to his arm had stopped, and he could not feel it or move it. That's when they decided the best thing to do was to phone for the Medicopter.
ER24's Discovery Medicopter airlifted the thirty five year old man from the scene, and were at a state facility in Johannesburg's West Rand in less than ten minutes. He was stable en route to hospital, but paramedics said he was in a somber mood, seemingly drowsy from the pain medication. According to the flight crew who transported the man, a team of Specialists were already waiting at the hospital to assess the man's injuries.
Although all attempts will be made to save the man's arm, unfortunately if the damage is too severe it may have to be amputated.
There were no other reports of injury to bystanders during the incident.
When ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene the man's injuries were being assessed, and they noted that his right arm was severely deformed with a large open wound and significant amount of tissue damage to the area. The man was is a state of shock, and he did not know what had happened. All he could tell paramedics was that he had heard a loud bang, and that he could not feel his right arm. Emergency personnel gave the man medication for his pain before they stabilised his injured arm and strapped it to a splint. The damage was critical, as paramedics determined that most of the blood flow to his arm had stopped, and he could not feel it or move it. That's when they decided the best thing to do was to phone for the Medicopter.
ER24's Discovery Medicopter airlifted the thirty five year old man from the scene, and were at a state facility in Johannesburg's West Rand in less than ten minutes. He was stable en route to hospital, but paramedics said he was in a somber mood, seemingly drowsy from the pain medication. According to the flight crew who transported the man, a team of Specialists were already waiting at the hospital to assess the man's injuries.
Although all attempts will be made to save the man's arm, unfortunately if the damage is too severe it may have to be amputated.
There were no other reports of injury to bystanders during the incident.
Passenger Critical And Two Others Serious After Collision.
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One person is in a critical condition and another two have sustained serious injuries after an accident at the intersection of Russell and Leopard street in Durban CBD involving a delivery van and a truck this morning.ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene to find two patients entrapped in the delivery van and another patient was mechanically entrapped in the truck. The passenger of the delivery van was in a critical condition and needed advanced life support intervention to be performed on him. The patient was intubated and manually ventilated. The driver had suffered possible neck, back and chest injuries and was in a serious condition. Both patients were extricated by means of the Jaws Of Life and other hydraulic equipment. The driver of the truck had suffered possible neck, back and chest injuries. All patients were transported to St Augustine’s Hospital for further medical care.
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It is unclear who was at fault but the necessary authorities were on the scene and would be investigating the accident further.
Leopard Street was closed from Grey Street and traffic on Russell was diverted into Warrick Triangle.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Cape Town - 5 injured in factory explosion
An explosion at a factory has left five people injured in an industrial area near Strand.
When ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene the Fire Department was in attendance. The fire had already been extinguished and the Fire Department crews were treating the patients.
One patient was in a serious but stable condition and the rest were in a moderate condition. The patients were treated for burns and smoke inhalation and transported to Vergelegen Medi-Clinic.
The details around the explosion were unknown but the necessary authorities will be investigating the incident.
When ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene the Fire Department was in attendance. The fire had already been extinguished and the Fire Department crews were treating the patients.
One patient was in a serious but stable condition and the rest were in a moderate condition. The patients were treated for burns and smoke inhalation and transported to Vergelegen Medi-Clinic.
The details around the explosion were unknown but the necessary authorities will be investigating the incident.
Man Suffers Mild Heart Attack After Shooting
A man to be in his mid fifty’s has suffered a mild heart attack after a shootout took place Westmead road in Westmead this morning.
ER24 paramedics rushed to the scene to find SAPS on the scene. A suspect was lying on the floor in a pool of blood while another man was found seated under a tree. Paramedics started treating both patients at the same time. The suspect had suffered a single gunshot wound and was in a serious condition. Paramedics stabilised the man and was transported to RK Khans in a serious condition under police guard.
The second patient who was found under the tree, who is believed to be the owner of the business that the suspects robbed was complaining of pains to his left arm and chest. Paramedics assessed the man and found that he may have had a mild heart attack and needed further medical attention in hospital. The man was transported to St Augustine’s Hospital in a serious but stable condition for further medical care.
It is believed that a business in Westmead was robbed and while the suspects were trying to get away the business man took chase. It is believed that a shootout took place. The necessary authorities were on the scene and would be investigating the incident further.
ER24 paramedics rushed to the scene to find SAPS on the scene. A suspect was lying on the floor in a pool of blood while another man was found seated under a tree. Paramedics started treating both patients at the same time. The suspect had suffered a single gunshot wound and was in a serious condition. Paramedics stabilised the man and was transported to RK Khans in a serious condition under police guard.
The second patient who was found under the tree, who is believed to be the owner of the business that the suspects robbed was complaining of pains to his left arm and chest. Paramedics assessed the man and found that he may have had a mild heart attack and needed further medical attention in hospital. The man was transported to St Augustine’s Hospital in a serious but stable condition for further medical care.
It is believed that a business in Westmead was robbed and while the suspects were trying to get away the business man took chase. It is believed that a shootout took place. The necessary authorities were on the scene and would be investigating the incident further.
Taxi Accident Leaves School Children Injured.
Five school children and four adults have been seriously injured after a collision involving two taxi’s on the New Greytown Road ( R33 ) and Briksem just outside Copesville this morning.
ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene to find one taxi down an embankment and another taxi was on the road. There were three occupants in the taxi that was down the embankment. They had sustained possible neck and back injuries and were in a serious condition.
The taxi on the road had six occupants in the vehicle of which five of them were school children. They were all mechanical entrapped and the Jaws Of Life was used to extricated them from the vehicle. They had suffered serious injuries and needed advanced life support intervention before they could be moved from the vehicle.
All patients were stabilised on the scene and transported to Pietermaritzburg Medi-Clinic and other surrounding hospitals for further medical care.
It is unclear who was at fault but the necessary authorities were on the scene and would be investigating the incident.
ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene to find one taxi down an embankment and another taxi was on the road. There were three occupants in the taxi that was down the embankment. They had sustained possible neck and back injuries and were in a serious condition.
The taxi on the road had six occupants in the vehicle of which five of them were school children. They were all mechanical entrapped and the Jaws Of Life was used to extricated them from the vehicle. They had suffered serious injuries and needed advanced life support intervention before they could be moved from the vehicle.
All patients were stabilised on the scene and transported to Pietermaritzburg Medi-Clinic and other surrounding hospitals for further medical care.
It is unclear who was at fault but the necessary authorities were on the scene and would be investigating the incident.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Pedestrian Critical After Collision.
A man to be in his early forties is fighting his life after been struck down by a light motor vehicle just outside 429 Mahatma Gandi Road ( Point Road ) this evening.
ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene to find the man lying in the right hand lane of the road near the pavement with EMRS attending to him. A great mass of members of public started to gather around the scene due to the accident. The man had suffered severe traumatic injuries and advanced life support intervention had to be performed. The man was intubated and placed on a manual ventilator before being transported to Addington Hospital in a critical condition.
It is believed that the man was hit by the car while he was trying to cross the busy road. The impact was so great that the windscreen and roof of the car was damaged. The man was catapulted into the air and landed about 10m from the car.
The necessary authorities were on the scene and would investigate the accident.
ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene to find the man lying in the right hand lane of the road near the pavement with EMRS attending to him. A great mass of members of public started to gather around the scene due to the accident. The man had suffered severe traumatic injuries and advanced life support intervention had to be performed. The man was intubated and placed on a manual ventilator before being transported to Addington Hospital in a critical condition.
It is believed that the man was hit by the car while he was trying to cross the busy road. The impact was so great that the windscreen and roof of the car was damaged. The man was catapulted into the air and landed about 10m from the car.
The necessary authorities were on the scene and would investigate the accident.
Husband And Wife Treated For Smoke Inhalation.
A husband and wife were treated for possible severe smoke and chemical inhalation after the business that they were working at on Acutts Road in Durban North was in gulfed in flames this afternoon.
ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene to find the house that had been turned into a business premises was totally in gulfed in flames and was being extinguished by the local Fire Department. The husband was found walking around on scene but pointed to his wife a few meters up the road who was battling to breath. Both patients were placed on oxygen and there vitals were monitored. They were both transported to EThekwini Hospital in a serious but stable condition further medical care.
The cause of the fire is yet unknown but the necessary authorities were on the scene and would investigate the fire further. No other injuries were reported on the scene.
ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene to find the house that had been turned into a business premises was totally in gulfed in flames and was being extinguished by the local Fire Department. The husband was found walking around on scene but pointed to his wife a few meters up the road who was battling to breath. Both patients were placed on oxygen and there vitals were monitored. They were both transported to EThekwini Hospital in a serious but stable condition further medical care.
The cause of the fire is yet unknown but the necessary authorities were on the scene and would investigate the fire further. No other injuries were reported on the scene.
Family Tragedy After Head On Collision
A family of four was heading towards Cape Town when tragedy struck. The sedan they were travelling in collided head on with an Audi TT at the Worcester Tunnel on the Paarl side.
ER24 paramedics described the scene as horrific, with pieces of both vehicles strew across the road. The two vehicles were badly mangled, and were still wedged into one another when rescuers arrived. When asked what make of vehicle the family was in, paramedics said it was barely identifiable, and said only that it was a type of sedan.
The thirty one year old woman who was driving, was entrapped inside the vehicle, and was in a state of mild confusion when paramedics rushed to treat her. She was allegedly also asking about her children, while complaining of severe pain in her legs. Paramedics treated her for multiple fractures of both of her legs while the rescuers were stabilising the vehicle in preparation to cut her out.
Her husband, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, was treated for a possible fracture of his face, while the couple's five year old son sustained no physical injuries. Paramedics said that he did not even have a scratch, and was not crying, though he displayed concern when he saw his father being treated. The two month old baby was found in the back of the vehicle still strapped into the car seat, and was tragically already deceased upon the arrival of emergency personnel.
The woman was freed from the wreckage after a grueling fifty minute extrication process, and was further stabilised before being airlifted by the ER24 Discovery Medicopter to a nearby hospital. Both father and son were taken by ambulance to hospital.
The male driver of the Audi sustained no physical injuries, and declined the offer of transportation to hospital.
Traffic police and the SAPS will need to conduct the necessary investigations concerning the cause of the collision.
ER24 paramedics described the scene as horrific, with pieces of both vehicles strew across the road. The two vehicles were badly mangled, and were still wedged into one another when rescuers arrived. When asked what make of vehicle the family was in, paramedics said it was barely identifiable, and said only that it was a type of sedan.
The thirty one year old woman who was driving, was entrapped inside the vehicle, and was in a state of mild confusion when paramedics rushed to treat her. She was allegedly also asking about her children, while complaining of severe pain in her legs. Paramedics treated her for multiple fractures of both of her legs while the rescuers were stabilising the vehicle in preparation to cut her out.
Her husband, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, was treated for a possible fracture of his face, while the couple's five year old son sustained no physical injuries. Paramedics said that he did not even have a scratch, and was not crying, though he displayed concern when he saw his father being treated. The two month old baby was found in the back of the vehicle still strapped into the car seat, and was tragically already deceased upon the arrival of emergency personnel.
The woman was freed from the wreckage after a grueling fifty minute extrication process, and was further stabilised before being airlifted by the ER24 Discovery Medicopter to a nearby hospital. Both father and son were taken by ambulance to hospital.
The male driver of the Audi sustained no physical injuries, and declined the offer of transportation to hospital.
Traffic police and the SAPS will need to conduct the necessary investigations concerning the cause of the collision.
School Children Injured On Their Way To School
Monday mornings are usually classified by most as being 'blue', and for these children this one definitely was.On their way to school in a taxi this morning, on the notorious Old Johannesburg Road in Vereeniging, fourteen children were injured when their taxi collided with an Opel Corsa. It appeared according to bystanders that one of the vehicles was overtaking when they collided almost head on with each other. Both of the vehicles were severely damaged on their front passenger sides.
When ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene they explained that the vehicles were an entangled mess into one another, and that the taxi was almost totally covering the Corsa's bonnet.
The twenty eight year old woman that was driving the Corsa was in a critical condition with a suspected head injury, and she had to be removed from the vehicle by heavy rescue workers using the Jaws of Life. Paramedics on scene said that it was a difficult task to get her out as the steering wheel and dash board were right up against the woman's chest. Advanced Life Support paramedics stabilised her while she was being cut out of the wreck. They had to cut away at the taxi first and then the doors and pillars of the Corsa were removed. She was airlifted by the ER24 Discovery Medicopter to a Johannesburg hospital where she will receive the appropriate treatment. The flight crew explained that she was indeed critical, but was stable upon handover.
The fourteen primary school children, aged between eight and thirteen, were found outside of the taxi, crying and assisting their friends with their injuries where they could. They all sustained moderate to minor injuries and were transported to nearby hospitals via ambulance. There were also two male adults in the taxi who sustained serious injuries due to the impact to the front of the taxi.
According to paramedics, many of the children's' family members as well as the woman's arrived on the scene and were crying, praying and comforting each other.
Traffic police on scene will be handling the necessary investigations.
PICTURES: ER24 Vereeniging Crews
Goats Entrapped, Driver and Conductor Serious.
A driver and conductor have been seriously injured after the truck carrying goats over turned on the N3 South Bound near the Umlass road this morning.
ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene to find the truck lying on its side on top of the Armco barrier. The driver and conductor were found outside the vehicle and had sustained serious injuries. Advanced Life Support Intervention had to be performed before they were taken to Pietermaritzburg Medi-Clinic for further medical care.
The truck was carrying goats and somehow lost control and over turned. The problem that emergency personnel are having is that there are over 500 goats, which some of them are entrapped and some have escaped. SPCA has been called in to help assist with the animals.
Motorist are been advised to be carefully in the area due to the accident and for goats running on the freeway.
ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene to find the truck lying on its side on top of the Armco barrier. The driver and conductor were found outside the vehicle and had sustained serious injuries. Advanced Life Support Intervention had to be performed before they were taken to Pietermaritzburg Medi-Clinic for further medical care.
The truck was carrying goats and somehow lost control and over turned. The problem that emergency personnel are having is that there are over 500 goats, which some of them are entrapped and some have escaped. SPCA has been called in to help assist with the animals.
Motorist are been advised to be carefully in the area due to the accident and for goats running on the freeway.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Cape Town - Car Crashes into Lamppost.
Two people died when a Fiat Uno crashed into a lamppost on Kasselsvlei Road in Bellville South.
The two occupants of the Uno, both males believed to be in their twenties, were dead on arrival of emergency services. Rescue crews had to use hydraulic rescue equipment to cut the bodies from the wreckage.
Police are investigating the circumstances around the incident.
The two occupants of the Uno, both males believed to be in their twenties, were dead on arrival of emergency services. Rescue crews had to use hydraulic rescue equipment to cut the bodies from the wreckage.
Police are investigating the circumstances around the incident.
Potchefstroom - Car Collides into Tractor and Trailer.
Seven people were injured when a BMW collided into the back of a tractor and trailer on the Viljoenskroon Road, around ten kilometres from Potchefstroom.
Two children and two adults were in the BMW. One child sustained critical injuries, the other child and one of the adults sustained serious injuries but were in a stable condition. The remaining adult from the BMW sustained minor injuries. Some of the patients needed to be extricated by rescue crews from the Potchefstroom Fire Department using hydraulic rescue tools.
Three people in the trailer of the tractor sustained minor injuries. Police are investigating the circumstances around the collision
Two children and two adults were in the BMW. One child sustained critical injuries, the other child and one of the adults sustained serious injuries but were in a stable condition. The remaining adult from the BMW sustained minor injuries. Some of the patients needed to be extricated by rescue crews from the Potchefstroom Fire Department using hydraulic rescue tools.
Three people in the trailer of the tractor sustained minor injuries. Police are investigating the circumstances around the collision
Vanderbijlpark - Man Killed by Two Dogs
A man, estimated to be in his early to mid twenties, died after being attacked by two dogs, believed to be Bull Terriers, in Vanderbijlpark.
The man suffered multiple bite wounds and was sadly already dead when paramedics arrived on the scene.
It is alleged that the deceased man was a worker on the plot where he was bitten. Police were in attendance and are investigating the incident.
The man suffered multiple bite wounds and was sadly already dead when paramedics arrived on the scene.
It is alleged that the deceased man was a worker on the plot where he was bitten. Police were in attendance and are investigating the incident.
Cape Town - Busy Night for Emergency Services.
Last night was a busy night for emergency services, ER24 attended around twenty motor vehicle collisions from 17h30 Saturday evening until 09h00 Sunday morning around the Cape Peninsula.Although some of the collisions were severe, luckily no-one died at any of the incidents we attended.
With rain forecast for the next couple of days we are preparing ourselves for a busy end to the weekend and start to the new
week.
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