Mob justice results in patient getting killed inside ambulance

GAUTENG – Gauteng Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel also known as the Green Angels came under attack whilst treating an assaulted patient who was in a critical state in Atteridgeville. A call was reportedly made to the Gauteng Emergency Communication Centre at around 19:44. An ambulance was dispatched to the area at 20:00 and a police escort was requested to allow the response team to enter the area safely.

According to Gauteng Health and Wellness MEC spokesperson, Tshepo Shawa, upon arrival of the EMS personnel, the patient was found already on the ground surrounded by the community. The paramedics were able to initiate treatment and prepared to transport the patient to the nearest hospital. Shawa said as the ambulance was getting ready to leave the scene community members reacted and started throwing stones and barricaded the road to prevent the ambulance from leaving. They accused the patient of some crime and demanded justice on the spot.