R45 Claims another life...Please help us make the R45 Safer

Early yesterday morning Medicare EMR was dispatched to a serious MVA involving a truck that had ploughed into the mountain, trapping the four occupants. On duty medic Kurt Maske and his younger brother Kean, currently a first aider, were the first to arrive on scene. With operations hindered by limited communication, information had to be relayed via SAPS to Medicare EMR, Metro Rescue and ER24. In a combined operation between all attending, the AMS Medicopter and Metro Rescue 6 was dispatched.

Unfortunately the driver of the truck was killed in the impact as the truck, believed to have lost it breaks ploughed into the side of the mountain. The truck continued with momentum scrapping down the side of the mountain further trapping the other occupants in the crushed cab.

After a difficult 3hr rescue operation, AMS airlifted a critical patient for further treatment at a tertiary hospital. The other two occupants were lucky to get away with less serious injuries. The Franschhoek Pass remained closed for some time whilst the scene was cleared.

Thanks to all involved in preventing further loss of life and congratulations on a job well done. Condolences to the truck drivers family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Please help us make the R45 a safer road by signing our petition @ http://www.mypetition.co.za/index.php?page=sign_petition&petition_id=547