An incident took place at a local shopping centre in Olievenhoutbosch, Centurion when the driver lost control of the vehicle, hitting two pedestrians before colliding with a parked vehicle.
According to reports from Arrive Alive, the incident took place on Tuesday afternoon around 5.21pm, resulting in three patients who sustained injuries ranging from minor to moderate.
16 Patients Injured
All patients were assessed and treated on the scene to ensure that they were in a stable condition before they were transported to a hospital nearby for further medical care.
Meanwhile, in a separate incident Arrive Alive crew members responded to a mass casualty incident that occurred at the intersection of South and Heuwel streets in the Centurion CBD, where two minibus taxis were involved in a graphic collision, which led to both vehicles overturning on the road.
A total of 16 patients sustained injuries ranging from minor to moderate. The exact cause of the incident remains unclear at this stage.
North West
Morth West MEC for community safety and transport management Wessels Morweng launched a two-day operation ahead of Youth Day , where officers stopped around 957 cars.
Three drivers were arrested for speeding, ten were arrested for driving under the influence of substances along with 25 warrant of arrests that were executed.
A total of nine vehicles were discontinued, a suspected stolen vehicle impounded, one vehicle found with a stolen electrical transformer and 152 court orders issued on various grievances such as passenger overloading on public transport, operating without the operating licences, unlicensed vehicles, driving without a PDP (Professional Driving Permit) and worn tyres.
Motorist engagements
Morweng engaged with motorists, public transport operators and passengers with messages on road safety and compliance to all regulations.
“We must honour and pay tribute to the generation that fought the then government by challenging the status quo with problems that we are facing today such as unemployment, social economic challenges and drugs that are prevalent in our society.”
Morweng concluded by challenging young people in the province to take advantage and utilise the opportunities that are available in the government and private sectors to transform their lives.
