Two people were left severely entrapped after an accident. Image: Midlands EMS Facebook page
Two people left severely entrapped after accident
Emergency services responded to reports that a vehicle landed in an embankment after an accident in Hilton
Two people were left severely entrapped after an accident. Image: Midlands EMS Facebook page
Midlands EMS received an urgent call on a rainy evening in Hilton, reporting a motor vehicle accident on Dennis Shepstone road.
The EMS crews were immediately dispatched to the scene.
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Two people entrapped after accident
Upon arrival, they discovered a vehicle down a steep 10m embankment with two passengers severely entrapped inside the vehicle.
The situation was alarming, and immediate action was required to free the passengers.
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The rescue team worked together and used specialised equipment such as the “Jaws Of Life” to extract the two passengers.
The slippery conditions of the road made the rescue operation even more challenging.
Once freed, both patients were assessed by the EMS team and were found to be in critical condition.
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Cause still unclear
The EMS team acted swiftly and provided necessary medical treatment on the scene before transporting both patients to the nearby hospital.
The cause of the accident is still under investigation by the local authorities.
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The combined efforts of the rescue and medical teams played a crucial role in ensuring that the patients received the urgent medical care they needed.
Drivers are urged to exercise caution while driving in wet conditions and adhere to road safety rules to prevent such incidents.
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