Tree injures man in Greymont

GREYMONT – Residents helped move some of the tree off of the man.

February 4, 2016

Ashtyn Mackenzie Less than a minute

The large tree that fell on a man causes serious injuries in Greymont Park. Picture supplied.

A man was found pinned under a large tree at 11.30am in Greymont Park (previously known as Carel Venter Park) in Greymont on 3 February.

According to ER24 communication officer Russel Meiring, ER24 paramedics responded to the scene where residents had already begun removing parts of the tree off the man. “He sustained serious injuries to the head, chest and arms, we are querying fractures.”

ER24 paramedics responds to a man injured by a falling tree and transport him to Helen Joseph Hospital. Picture supplied.

The tree in question seemed to have fallen over from its roots. The man was transported to the Helen Joseph Hospital for further assessment and treatment.

Details: ER24, 086 108 4124.

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