Woman injured in Umbilo collision
The woman complained about severe back pain when paramedics arrived on the scene.
A WOMAN (20) was injured when two vehicles collided in Umbilo today, November 24.
The spokesperson for Emer-G-Med Paramedics, Kyle Van Reenen said when paramedics arrived at the scene, a woman was still seated in her vehicle and complained of severe back pain.
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“Advanced life support intervention was needed to stabilise her before she was placed onto a specialised stretcher, used for the treatment and prevention of spinal cord injuries. She was transported by ambulance to a nearby medical facility,” he said.
The cause of the accident is unknown.
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