RESIDENTS at a block of flats in the Ridgeview area of Cato Manor experienced a rude awakening this morning when a truck lost control and ploughed directly into the apartment building.
ALS Paramedics are currently on the scene of the serious truck accident where it’s believed that a truck somehow lost control and ploughed through a fence and then into the block of flats.
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According to ALS Paramedics spokesperson Garrith Jamieson, the driver was severely entrapped in the wreckage and the Durban Fire Department and the Netcare911 Rescue Unit were called to assist.
“Whilst Advanced Life Support Paramedics worked to stabilize the man together with EMRS Paramedics, the rescue continued. After approximately an hour later, the patient was cut free from the wreckage using the Jaws of Life,” said Jamieson.
Paramedics worked to stabilise the man inside the vehicle while the Durban Fire Department used the Jaws of Life and other hydraulic equipment to extricate the man from the wreckage.
“The patient has sustained serious injuries, and together with EMRS Paramedics, ALS Paramedics and Netcare 911, the patient will be transported to a nearby hospital for the further care that he requires,” said Jamieson.
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“One occupant from the premises has sustained moderate injuries and is currently being treated by paramedics on scene before she’ll be transported through to a nearby hospital for the further care that she requires,” said Jamieson.
“At this stage, the events leading up to the Crash are unknown however SAPS are on scene and will be investigating further,” said Jamieson.
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