A man in his 50s was critically injured when he was hit by a
train near the Southfield Station in Southfield, Western Cape on Tuesday.
ER24’s Russell Meiring said paramedics, arrived on the scene to find the Fire Services already in attendance.
“On closer inspection, paramedics found the man lying next to the tracks.
Assessments showed that the man had sustained numerous injuries and was in a critical condition,” Meiring said.
Meiring said the man was treated for his injuries and provided with advanced life support interventions.
“Once treated, the man was transported by ER24, under advanced life support interventions from a Life Healthcare paramedic, to Groote Schuur Provincial Hospital for further care,” Meiring added.
Local authorities were on the scene for further investigations.
