Five people were killed and six others were injured in a vehicle roll over on the N1. Image: Google maps/ ER24
Emergency services responded to the scene of a single vehicle roll over on the N1 where five people were killed
Five people were killed and six others were injured in a vehicle roll over on the N1. Image: Google maps/ ER24
Five people were killed and six others were injured in a single vehicle roll over on the N1 in De Doorns on Saturday night, 21 January.
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When ER24 paramedics arrived at the scene around 23:00, they found patients sprawled across the road and a vehicle off the road.
After a thorough examination, paramedics found that three people had suffered fatal injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene.
Six other patients were discovered in critical condition, and two more had suffered serious injuries.
Advanced life support interventions were immediately initiated.
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Two of the critically injured patients died as a result of their numerous injuries, despite the best efforts of all involved.
At the scene, ER24 paramedics, Metro EMS, and two other medical services treated the patients.
They then transported them to the hospital for further medical care.
Paramedics do not know the exact circumstances of the incident.
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