Accidents

Driver sustains serious injuries as rogue wheel crashes through his window at intersection

At 07H27 Tuesday morning Netcare 911 responded to reports of a collision on the corners of Blackburn Road and North Coast Road in Red Hill Durban.

Reports from the scene indicate that the back wheel of a mini-bus taxi had broken off while travelling downhill.

Driver sustains serious injuries

The wheel then hit a pavement launched into the air crashing through the window of a light delivery vehicle waiting at the traffic lights.

Driver sustains serious injuries

The driver of the bakkie sustained head and chest injuries from the impact of the wheel and was treated for suspected spinal injuries.

Driver sustains serious injuries

The patient was treated on scene and once stabilised was transported by Netcare 911 ambulance to hospital for further treatment.

Shawn Herbst
Media Liaison Officer
Netcare Limited
Netcare 911

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