[DURBAN – 07 MAY 2012 AT 10H00]
Two people have sustained serious injuries after a collision on Umhlanga Rocks Drive involving two light motor vehicles this morning.
ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene and found the two vehicles still on the road with extensive damage to both. The female driver of the vehicle was mechanically entrapped and the Fire Department used rescue equipment to extricate her from the vehicle. Paramedics assessed her and found that she had a suspected head injury and suspected neck and back injuries. Advanced Life Support intervention was performed to help stabilise her further.
The other driver was treated for suspected neck and back injuries and was placed on a specialised board before he was taken out of the vehicle. Both patients were transported to EThekwini Hospital for further medical intervention.
The necessary authorities were on the scene and would investigate the accident further.
Derrick Banks, ER24
084 407 3724