MELKBOSSTRAND 9 February 2012, 12:15
One man is in a critical condition following a head-on collision in Melkbosstrand this afternoon.
The cause of the collision is unknown, but a Lotus sports vehicle and a Honda had collided head-on at speed. When ER24 paramedics arrived at the scene they found that the single occupant and driver of the Lotus sports vehicle was in a critical condition.
The man aged 49 had sustained a severe head injury as well as a broken right leg. Paramedics administered Advanced Life Support treatment to the man at the scene before rapidly transporting him to Mediclinic Milnerton for further care.
The single driver of the Honda received treatment and transportation from the scene by another ambulance service. Local law enforcement officials who attended the scene will be investigating the incident further.
Andre Visser, ER24