One man died and three others were injured in an accident on the R 21 in Olifantsfontein this afternoon at around 15h30. Exact detail to the cause of the accident and preceding events will remain a subject for police investigation and comment.
Netcare 911 paramedics arrived at the scene and found an eighteen – year – old male with life threatening injuries. After he was placed on a ventilator and deftly immobilized on a trauma board, paramedics transported the critically injured man to an area hospital for the care that he required. Tragically he died soon after his arrival at the medical facility.
The three patients that sustained minor injuries was stabilized on scene and then transported to various hospitals in the area for the care that they required.