Horror crash at Pinehaven claims three
Three people were killed and another three are in a critical condition after another horror crash at the infamous crossing.
A tragic collision yet again at the notoriously dangerous Pinehaven intersection has claimed three lives.
Emer-G-Med released a statement and said their paramedics responded to the scene of the multi vehicle collision just past 16:00 this afternoon (October 12). The crash happened at the R28 and N14 intersection.
“On arrival at the scene, paramedics were met with absolute carnage as the twisted frames of multiple light and heavy duty vehicles occupied the roadway and embankments.”
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According to unconfirmed reports, the heavy duty vehicle also crashed into a taxi and minors were injured as well.
On scene triage was immediately established by the scene commanders and more resources were called in by the Emer-G-Med Emergency Operations Centre.
One person was also airlifted to hospital by a Netcare 911 aeromedical helicopter.
“Paramedics worked fervently to stabilise multiple patients who were transported by ambulances to nearby hospitals for further care.”
The statement said that it is unclear what caused the collision and that the police were on scene. The intersection was closed and will remain closed until the investigation is concluded and the scene cleared.
A voice note doing the rounds said it will take an estimated four hours to clear.
According to Major General Fred Kekana, the West Rand District Police Commissioner, the driver of a mobile crane was allegedly travelling down the R28 toward the intersection. It collided with vehicles waiting at the traffic light.
One of the vehicles it crashed into was that of Thando Hlongwane, a radiographer. Hlongwane miraculously survived the crash with only a hand injury.
The News has since been informed that two of the deceased were children who were occupants in the taxi while the third deceased was the crane driver. Kekana added that 20 people were injured in the crash and all roleplayers are on scene.
At the moment they are busy with the investigation and once that is complete, the cleaning of the scence will commence.
