The South African Emergency Personnel’s Union (SAEPU) sends heartfelt condolences to the families of people who lost their lives and wishes speedy recovery to Paramedics who got injured during an accident that involved a private car and Planned Patient Transport. It was reported that a private car collided with an Ambulance that was transporting patients to a hospital in Kroonstad, Free State. This unfortunate event claimed three lives and left others injured.

We are greatly saddened by this incident and would like to send our deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wish speedy recovery to those injured.

We urge motorists to drive safe on the roads, especially this time of the year in order to avoid increasing number of fatalities. 

 

Issued by SAEPU