On September 27, four people were injured, including an ER24 medic, when a truck collided with an ER24 ambulance and several vehicles on the N1 Golden Highway in Naturena, south of Johannesburg.
ER24 paramedics were on the scene of an earlier collision, treating a patient in the ambulance when a truck crashed into several vehicles, including the stationary ambulance.
Further ER24 resources were immediately dispatched to the scene. On arrival, medics found several vehicles, including the ER24 ambulance, in the fast and middle lanes.
Medics assessed the patients and found that four people, including an ER24 medic, had sustained moderate injuries.
The patients were treated and thereafter transported to a nearby hospital for further care.
The details surrounding this incident are unknown, but local authorities were on the scene for further investigations.
Recommendations on what to do when you approach an accident scene:
• If you see any lights flashing in the distance, reduce your speed immediately and approach with caution
• Be cautious when road cones are packed out on the scene
• Be extra cautious when you approach accident scenes
• Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Never drive when you are tired
• Always keep a safe following distance and do not rubberneck
• Do not pull over or park on the scene to have a look at what is going on
• Listen to radio traffic reports in your area.
