A VEHICLE burst into flames on the N12 near the Comaro off-ramp on Saturday, September 24, evening.
It is understood that the incident involved a collision between multiple vehicles of which one car ignited and was in flames when ER24 arrived on the scene.
Authorities as well as Fire and Rescue were on scene as ER24 treated and transported one of the patients, a female who sustained moderate injuries, to hospital. She is believed to be in her 20s. According to ER24 spokesperson Chitra Bodasing Harduth, it is believed that a second patient was critically injured.
“It is understood that another service transported a second patient as well. According to information received, passers-by removed the occupants from the vehicle,” she said. The exact cause of the incident is unknown.
Related Articles:
Repairs underway for Joburg’s fire engines
Community awareness focuses on fire safety this winter
For free daily local news in the south, visit our sister newspapers Alberton Record, Comaro Chronicle, Southern Courier and Get it Joburg South Magazine.
Remember to visit our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages. You can also email our offices on cvdwalt@caxton.co.za, juliem@caxton.co.za or luckyt@caxton.co.za
Add us on WhatsApp today! Comaro Chronicle: 079 427 8074 and Southern Courier: 079 404 5789.
