Bees attack taxi occupants in Putfontein

The incident happened on the corner of Putfontein Road and Jones Street, at about 4.25pm.

Netcare 911 spokesperson, Chris Botha, said the bees flew in through the vehicle’s windows.

“Paramedics worked fervently to stabilise the children and found that a child and adult were critically injured while the other children were in a serious condition,” said Botha.

“After paramedics treated the injured at the scene, they transported them to a local hospital for the care that they required.”

Botha said bee swarms are active this time of the year.

He said people must close their vehicle windows when they notice bees.

Netcare 911 provided the following advice to protect yourself from being stung by bees:

•  Avoid bee hives. Bees attack when they are disturbed.
•  Bees are active in summer and swarms tend to split at this time of the year to form new hives.
•  If attacked by a swarm, run and seek shelter – preferably indoors.
•  Do not pull stingers out, as it could result in more poison entering the body. Rather scrape it off with a sharp object.
•  Symptoms of anaphylactic shock may develop in minutes.
•  If you are allergic to bee stings, carry an adrenalin injection.

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