24 year-old man injured in an accident in Kensington

Mluleki Mrwebi

24 January 2013

A was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at the corners of Voortrekker and 6th street in Kensington, Cape Town. 

It is alleged the man was trying to cross the road when knocked over by a light motor vehicle.

ER24`s Vanessa Jackson said when paramedics arrived at the scene they found the 24 year-old man had sustained multiple and severe injuries,in his neck and ribs.

Jackson said the paramedics treated him for internal injuries including suspected chest and abdominal injuries and also possible broken hips.

She further said he was stabilised at the scene and then transported to the Life Vincent Palotti hospital under Advanced Life Support Care.