Accidents

Woman seriously injured after truck crashes onto roof of car

Eastern Cape: At 14H50 Tuesday afternoon Netcare 911 responded to reports of a collision on Diaz Road in Millard Grange, Port Elizabeth.

truck crashes onto roof of car

Reports from the scene indicate that the driver of a truck lost control landing on top of a car on the road below.

truck crashes onto roof of car

Medics assessed the scene and found that a 26-year-old female believed to be the driver of the car sustained serious injuries and required Advanced Life Support intervention.

truck crashes onto roof of car

Fire and Rescue Services had to use hydraulic tools to free the patient from the wreckage.

Once treated and stabilized the patient was transported by another private ambulance service to hospital for further treatment.

truck crashes onto roof of car

All necessary authorities were on the scene.

Source: Shawn Herbst, Media Liaison Officer, Netcare Limited, Netcare 911

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Siya Kolisi

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