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Man critically injured in Otto Volek accident
The man in his 50s was stabilised on the scene before being rushed to hospital.
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A MAN in his 50s is in a critical condition following an accident on Otto Volek Road in Pinetown this afternoon (Tuesday, 23 March).
Advanced Life Support Paramedics spokesman, Garrith Jamieson said KZN VIP Medical Paramedics arrived on the scene to find that two vehicles had collided.
“One person sustained critical injuries and was stabilised on the scene before being rushed to hospital,” said Jamieson.
SAPS will be investigating the cause of the collision.
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