Truck accident claims driver, leaves passanger critical

PIETERMARITZBURG – Midland EMS crews were dispatched to Howick Road for a truck accident. On arrival, it was found that a truck had gone through multiple properties and parked vehicles in parking lots, coming to a stop in a building. Both the truck driver and passenger were found to be entrapped in the vehicle. Advanced life support paramedics, along with rescue workers, gained access to the patient using specialized rescue equipment.

The passenger sustained fatal injuries and was declared deceased on scene by paramedics, whilst the driver was in a critical condition and was treated by advanced life support paramedics. Once extricated, the patient was transported to a nearby specialist hospital for further care.