8 year old in serious condition after accident in Benoni

Imogen Vollenhoven
23 May 2013

Three people, including an 8-year-old school boy were injured, in an accident in Benoni this morning.

It is believed that an emergency vehicle that was on its way, responding to a call, bumped into the side of the road.

ER24’s Vanessa Jackson said the boy was found outside the vehicle on the road.

Jackson explains that it is not clear as to whether he was flung out or assisted out by bystanders.

“He was very severely injured and was immediately treated on scene, he suffered broken bones in his face as well as in his leg and was rushed through to the Hospital for further care,” said Jackson.

Jackson added that his mom who was driving the vehicle suffered moderate injuries and she along with one of the crew in the ambulance was transported to the local hospital in a stable condition.

Furthermore Jackson said that the local police investigating the cause.