A tragic three-vehicle car crash on Plattekloof Road in Panorama, Western Cape, claimed the life of one man and left five others injured on Tuesday morning.
Panorama car crash: Here’s everything we know
Emergency medical service provider ER24 and the City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue responded promptly to the scene following the incident at approximately 09:00 on Tuesday, 23 May 2023.
Upon arrival, rescue personnel discovered a truck and an SUV on the roadway, with a bakkie parked on the side of the road.
Upon closer examination, medics discovered six men seated in the bakkie.
Initial assessments revealed that one man was in critical condition, while the remaining five had sustained minor to moderate injuries.
Medical professionals wasted no time and swiftly attended to the injured individuals.
The critically wounded man received advanced life support to stabilise his condition. Subsequently, all patients were carefully transported to nearby hospitals for further medical attention and care.
Regrettably, despite the medical team’s efforts, the critically injured man succumbed to the severe injuries sustained, upon arrival at the hospital.
Local authorities immediately initiated investigations at the scene to determine the circumstances surrounding the collision and establish the factors contributing to the tragic incident.
This is a developing story.