Accidents

Hyster operator escapes serious injury

At 15H19 Friday afternoon, Netcare 911 responded to reports of falls at a factory off Bluff Road in Jacobs Durban.

Reports from the scene indicate that the driver of a hyster, an adult male lost control resulting in a rollover landing on the roof of an adjacent factory.

Medics assessed the scene and found that the driver had sustained minor injuries and was treated on scene before being transported by ambulance to the hospital for further treatment.

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In other news – Cyclist hospitalised after falling from bike

At 06H41 Thursday afternoon, Netcare 911 responded to reports of a collision on Muldersdrift Road Randburg. Reports from the scene indicate that a cyclist had fallen off his bicycle.

Cyclist hospitalised

Medics assessed the scene and found that the patient an adult male sustained moderate injuries and required Advanced Life Support intervention to stabilise him. read more

Source  – Shawn Herbst