27 December 2014
A twelve year old girl was
found in a critical condition, partially trapped under a bakkie, late last
night. It is understood that the vehicle was traveling on the R28 near
Westonaria when it overturned several times, ejecting the twelve year old from
the vehicle.
ER24 Spokesperson Werner
Vermaak said Paramedics from ER24 that arrived on the scene found the girl
trapped under the overturned vehicle from her waist down.
Vermaak said she was in a
serious condition and presented with multiple injuries.
Vermaak said Paramedics also
found a man, believed to be the grandfather as well as another girl, still in
the vehicle.
Vermaak said they were rescued
from the vehicle while the local fire department used specialised equipment to
stabilise the vehicle and lift it from the twelve year old.
Vermaak said a medical
helicopter was called to the scene to assist with the trapped girl.
Vermaak said once freed, she
was airlifted to Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital for further medical treatment.
Vermaak said the grandfather
and the other girl were treated and stabilised on the scene before they were
transported to a nearby hospital for further treatment.
Vermaak said both were in a
stable condition.
Vermaak said although the exact cause of the incident is not yet known, the grandfather explained that he swerved for a stationary vehicle in the road when he lost control.
“Local authorities attended
the incident Vermaak added.
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