Paramedics from Emer-G-Med responded to a collision at QwaQwa Road where we treated three patients to the hospital with minor to intermediate injuries on scene. Emer-G-Med
Month: August 2020
Fatal crash into truck on the R40, Limpopo
On the R40-next to Micca a Toyota light delivery vehicles crashed head-on with a Scania HMV. The driver of the ldv died on the scene and the truck driver sustained slight injuries.
Fatal truck crash on the R622 near Mooi River
Late last night Kwazulu Private Ambulance Service responded to the R622 near Mooi River for reports of a collision. When emergency services arrived they found that a truck had lost control and crashed off the road. Paramedics quickly assessed the scene and found 3 occupants that were injured. 2 occupant […]
Perfecting the Move at Master Movers – Carla Rodrigues’ Story
It is often said that the furniture removal industry “is not for sissies (the faint-hearted)”. Carla Rodrigues of Master Movers has spent close to two decades in this vibrant, dynamic industry. As part of the celebrations for Women’s Month, the Road Freight Association shares her journey … Name of […]
Fatal crash into truck on the corners of Simon Vermoten and Pretoria roads.
Just before 05:00 the Volunteer Emergency Medical Response Unit team received a call for a serious motor vehicle accident on the corners of Simon Vermoten and Pretoria roads. One patient believed to be in her 30s was entrapped inside the vehicle and had to be extradited using the Jaws of […]
R24.3 million worth of branded counterfeit goods seized.
A joint operation between South African Police Service, South African National Defence Force, Gauteng Traffic Police, Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department, Department of Home Affairs and Brandholders resulted to the recovery of counterfeit goods worth R24.3 million rands in Johannesburg. Police arrested four suspects who will be charged with possession and […]
Ctrack Freight & Transport Index indicates dips and declining declines
While the Ctrack Freight & Transport Index indicated the biggest ever monthly improvement in June compared to May, the July 2020 change from June 2020 shows a decline of -1.7%. Generally speaking, a small decline is not a concern for the transport industry but some sub-sectors within it are seeing […]
Gauteng: One dead in N1 Midrand crash
Gauteng: At 05H48 Thursday morning Netcare 911 responded to reports of a collision on the N1 North bound before the Allendale offramp in Vorna Valley Midrand. Reports from the scene indicate that the driver of a heavy motor vehicle transporting what appeared to be scrap metal had lost control resulting […]
A truck lost control and overturned leaving three injured on the N3
Last night Kwazulu Private Ambulance Service responded to the N3 Nottingham Road for reports of a collision. When emergency services arrived they found that a truck had lost control and overturned. Paramedics quickly assessed the scene and found that three occupants sustained injuries ranging from minor to serious. The patients […]
One injured in a truck collision on the N3
Emer-G-Med responded to a collision on the N3 North between Harrismith and Montrose. One patient was transported to the hospital for further care. Authorities were on the scene for further investigations. One injured in a truck collision on the N3 https://t.co/vutgMI83nR#ArriveAlive @EMER_G_MED @TruckAndFreight pic.twitter.com/dX8ldH14ZX — Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) August 25, […]