Accidents

Multiple people injured in Midrand crash

17H03 Thursday afternoon Netcare 911 responded to reports of a collision on the R562 direction Diepsloot in Blue Hills AH, Midrand.

Reports from the scene indicate that a mini-bus taxi, truck and a car were involved in a collision.

Midrand crash

Medics assessed the scene and found that ten people sustained injuries ranging from moderate to serious.

One of the patients an adult male who had sustained serious injuries required rescue crews with hydraulic tools to cut him free from the wreckage.

Midrand crash

Due to the nature of his injuries Netcare 2 a specialised helicopter ambulance was activated to airlift the patient to the hospital for further specialised care.

All necessary authorities were on the scene.

Media Liaison Officer
Netcare Limited
Netcare 911

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