A WOMAN was seriously injured when the car she was driving collided with a truck at the intersection of the M7 and Wakesleigh Road earlier today.
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Kyle van Reenen, of Emer-G-Med, said the woman was found lying on the island adjacent to the roadway, after she was ejected from the car.
“She suffered a suspected head injury. Advanced Life Support intervention was needed to stabilise her before she was taken to a nearby hospital,” said van Reenen.
Van Reenen added that the driver of the heavy duty vehicle did not sustain any serious injury. The cause of the collision will be investigated.
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