Netcare 911 paramedics, the S A P search and rescue unit, the Police air wing as well as the air force were activated for a plane crash in the berg this morning. Exact detail as to the cause of the accident and preceding events will remain a subject for police investigation and comment.
The Rescue team was airlifted to the top of the mountain by the very competent Air force and SAP air wing pilots in very difficult conditions. After triaging the scene they found that the eleven people onboard the plane had tragically died on scene due to the extensive injuries that they sustained.
After the investigation was completed by the State pathologist they were removed from the mountain by the police search and rescue. Standing there today I was in awe of the fantastic team work displayed by the various services during the very difficult task.
