One person was airlifted to hospital after about 70 were injured in a 16-vehicle pile-up on the N1 highway in Pretoria on Saturday night. | Lisaleesolomon1
Mabaso said all lanes have since been reopened and road users are urged to practise good road safety at all times.
Mabaso could not confirm exactly how many injuries there were, saying a patient count was still being carried out by emergency teams. Emer-G-Med's Kyle van Reenen said paramedics and emergency services teams responded to the accident scene.Incident command officers established an on-scene triage area and further investigation revealed one patient to be in a critical condition. Advanced Life Support intervention was needed to stabilise him before he was airlifted through to a specialist facility for the definitive care that he required.
The remaining patients were treated on scene and transported by ambulances to nearby hospitals for further medical care.to get the news you want delivered straight to your inbox.In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For 14 free days, you can have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month.
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