A pregnant woman had to be airlifted to hospital for urgent care while two other people were critically injured in a multi-vehicle collision in Durban on Monday morning.
A PREGNANT woman had to be airlifted to hospital following a multiple vehicle collision on the M41 in Durban on Monday morning. At least two other people were critically injured.
Kyle van Reenen of Emer-G-Med said multiple emergency services agencies rushed to the scene on the M41 onramp to the M4 highway just before 8am.
On arrival at the scene the teams were met with absolute mayhem as reports indicate that a fully-laden truck ploughed into multiple light motor vehicles, Van Reenen said.
“Reports from the scene are that multiple people have been left with injuries ranging from minor to serious. A pregnant woman was airlifted, with the assistance of the Netcare911aeromedical helicopter, through to a specialist facility for the definitive care that she requires.”
Samantha Meyrick of IPSS Medical added that two people had been critically injured and were rushed to hospital for further care after they were treated and stabilised at the scene by advanced life support teams.
Garrith Jamieson of ALS Paramedics said at least 15 vehicles were involved in the crash and were severely damaged. He said more than 10 people were being treated at the scene.
The roadway has been affected and motorists are being urged to avoid the area so that clean-up teams can clear the area.
Police were in attendance and will be investigating further.
