2 People seriously injured on motorbike accident on N1, Centurion
20 October 2016 | Road Safety in the Media
This morning EMER-G-MED's RV7, M05, V02 and A08 responded to reports of a motorbike accident on the N1 North by the John Vorster offramp, Centurion.
On arrival paramedics found the motorbike and the two riders lying in the yellow lane of the highway.
Paramedics assessed the patients and found that both were in a critical condition, having sustained pelvic fractures amongst other serious injuries.
Paramedics immediately began stabilising the patients, performing multiple lifesaving Advanced Life Support interventions. Once stable, they were rushed to a nearby facility under ALS care.
The events leading up to the collision are unclear and will be investigated by local traffic authorities.




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