Wednesday, 1 February 2017

69 injured as tractor and trailer overturns

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Sixty-nine people were injured on Wednesday morning, when a tractor and trailer overturned on the D408, in Pietermaritzburg.
At approximately 8.30am, paramedics from ER24 and numerous other emergency services arrived on the scene, where they found the occupants of the trailer with various injuries.
Several of the injured were found lying near the trailer, while some were standing around on scene.
On closer inspection, five people were found to have sustained moderate injuries, while 64 sustained minor injuries, which include scrapes and bruises.
The occupants were assessed and treated on the scene, and were later transported to a nearby hospital, for further medical care.
No serious or fatal injuries were reported on the scene.
Although exact circumstances surrounding the incident are not yet known, it is understood that the driver of the tractor lost control of the vehicle, while they were on their way to a local farm.

Local authorities will investigate further.

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