20 August 2013
ER24 paramedics today responded to an
incident whereby a 23-year-old man’s leg was caught in harvesting machinery
while he was working on a farm near the St Barnards Park, near the KZN/Lesotho
border.
ER24 Spokesperson Vanessa Jackson said the man suffered extensive injuries to his left leg.
“He was trapped and while they were trying
to stabilise him on scene, they called in the assistance of air 24 and when
paramedics arrived on scene they provided him with pain medication and they
then proceeded to remove his leg from the machine,” added Jackson
She added that he was handed over to trauma
staff and at this time it is not clear whether they will be able to save his
leg or not but he is under care.
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