Driver severely injured when vehicle collided with tree

BRITS – On Sunday, the Hartbeespoort Emergency Medical Service team with Station 21 Fire and Rescue responded to a single vehicle accident on the Lethlabile road. On arrival at scene one patient was still entrapped in the vehicle. Station 21 Fire and Rescue extricated the patient using hydraulic rescue tools.

The patient was treated on scene by HEMS Advance Life Support Paramedics. Because of the severity of the patients injuries, the patient was airlifted by the Emergency Medical Helicopter to a hospital in Johannesburg for specialized treatment. Thanks to all on scene during the rescue and clean-up!