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One person was killed and another seriously injured after the car they were travelling in crashed into a concrete block and caught on fire. Image: Netcare 911/ Arrive Alive

Car CRUSHED against concrete block after accident

One man was killed and another left seriously injured when their car crashed into a concreted block and caught on fire during an accident

accident

One person was killed and another seriously injured after the car they were travelling in crashed into a concrete block and caught on fire. Image: Netcare 911/ Arrive Alive

Emergency services responded to an accident on West Avenue close to Lenchen Avenue in Centurion, Pretoria on Sunday, 29 January.

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Man burns to death in car after catches on fire

When medics arrived on the scene, they found a car crushed against a large concrete block.

The car burst into flames upon impact.

Tshwane Fire and Rescue Services were able to put out the fire.
Unfortunately, upon closer inspection, it was found that the car’s driver, an man, had died in the inferno.

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The passenger who suffered serious injuries in the collision was treated at the scene before being transported to a hospital by private ambulance for further treatment.

South African Police Services (SAPS) officers on the scene will investigate the circumstances leading up to the incident.

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What to do at an accident scene

With many accidents occurring on our roads, you might find yourself on the scene of one.

Here is what you can do:

  • The safety of accident victims, emergency personnel, and other road users is the most important goal when an accident occurs.
  • The first hour following an accident is known as the “Golden Hour,” and doctors say seriously injured car crash victims must receive comprehensive medical care within 60 minutes to have a good chance of survival. This scenario gives rescuers about 12 minutes at the accident scene to extricate the injured and get them to the hospital.
  • Consider the traffic flow at the scene. Is it a risk to you or others, including the casualty?
  • Consider the impact on emergency vehicles trying to reach the scene before stopping traffic.
  • If anyone is available, send someone up and down the road to wave down traffic.
  • Turn on hazard lights and ignite flares if the incident happened at night to warn oncoming motorists of the danger.
  • Consider the positioning of any vehicles involved in the incident and the potential hazards they may pose (such as rolling forwards or backwards). Consider safety – constantly reassess the safety of the scene, especially if you rely on others to keep you safe.
  • Turn off all of the vehicles involved in the collision.

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