LENASIA 22 December 2011, 17:00
A on duty ER24 paramedic witnessed a near tragic collision while driving on the N12 highway this afternoon.
The paramedic was driving when he witnessed a pedestrian attempting to cross the busy highway in peak hour traffic. A red Toyota was on a collision course with the pedestrian and had to take evasive action to avoid hitting the pedestrian. The Toyota then allegedly grazed the pedestrian before losing control and overturning multiple times before coming to a standstill at the side of the road.
The paramedic rushed to the aid of the occupants in the Toyota. Remarkably all of the occupants, 3 males and 1 female, sustained no injuries and refused any on-scene treatment or transportation to a medical facility.
The 36 year old male pedestrian had immediately jumped up after being knocked to the ground by the Toyota. Paramedics treated the man at the scene for a minor injury to his head and right elbow. The man was later transported to the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital for further medical care.
Local law enforcement officials who attended the scene will be investigating the collision further.
Andre Visser, ER24
