Woman dragged under a car in a critical condition
SANDTON - A woman was rushed to hospital in a critical condition after she was dragged under a car in Sandton.
The incident took place just after 7am on the William Nicol and Sandton Drive intersection and resulted in the woman sustaining multiple injuries to her head and chest, Russel Meiring. Spokesperson for ER24, said.
“Paramedics treated the patient for injuries, providing her with advanced life support to stabilise her injuries. Once she was treated, she was transported by ambulance to a private hospital in Johannesburg for urgent treatment,” he said.
Meiring added that paramedics arrived on scene and found the woman lying in the middle of the road.
He also explained that the incident allegedly occurred when the woman had stopped her vehicle to exchange her details with another driver after a minor collision.
The driver then allegedly sped off, dragging the woman under the vehicle. Upon arrival, the driver was not found on scene.
According to spokesperson for Metro Police, Wayne Minnaar, the cause of the accident is still being investigated.
This story is ongoing.
