One killed, 7 injured in early morning accident on the R550 in Walkerville
ER24, as well as various other medical services on the scene, transported the patients to various hospitals.
One person was killed and seven others injured this Saturday morning, May 18 following a head-on collision between two taxis on the R550 in Walkerville.
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According to ER24 personnel, paramedics came across the scene shortly before at 07h56 to find the two taxis on the same side of the road. The passengers from the two vehicles were found scattered around the scene.
Emergency personnel assessed the various patients and found that one woman, believed to be in her 20s, had sustained numerous injuries and showed no signs of life. CPR and advanced life support interventions were immediately initiated, in an effort to revive the patient.
Unfortunately, after some time, no vital signs returned and the woman was declared dead on the scene.
ER24, as well as various other medical services on the scene, transported the patients to various hospitals for further medical care.
The details surrounding this incident are not yet known but local authorities were on the scene for further investigations.
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