Accidents

One dead, another critically injured in Springs plane crash

Gauteng: At 18H45 yesterday evening Netcare 911 responded to reports of a plane crash in Springs.

When Netcare 911 Paramedics arrived on scene they found an adult male and female still in the plane.

The female patient who showed no signs of life was assessed however had sadly succumbed to her injuries.

The adult male patient was found to have sustained critical injuries and was treated on scene by an Emergency Care Practitioner while the fire and rescue services used hydraulic tools to free him from the aircraft.

Once stabilised the patient was flown by Netcare 911 Helicopter ambulance to hospital for further treatment.

Circumstances leading up to the incident will be investigated by the relevant authorities.

Shawn Herbst
Media Liaison Officer
Netcare Limited
Netcare 911

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