Accidents

Two pedestrians killed after being struck by truck

KwaZulu-Natal: At 11H15 Tuesday morning, Netcare 911 responded to a collision on the R102 between Ottawa and Verulam, North of Durban.

Reports indicate that two pedestrians walking in the emergency lane were struck down by a truck.

Two pedestrians killed after being struck by truck

On arrival Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) had started CPR on an adult male pedestrian who had gone into cardiac arrest.

Two pedestrians killed after being struck by truck

An adult female pedestrian was assessed and found to have sustained fatal injuries and was sadly declared deceased on the scene.

Two pedestrians killed after being struck by truck

In a combined effort between Netcare 911, RUSA, and Durban Metropolitan Police Search and Rescue, return of spontaneous circulation was achieved.

Once stabilized, the patient was transported by ambulance to a local hospital where he later passed away.

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Bujy Bikwa

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