An underage driver involved in a horrific early Sunday morning car crash in Pretoria succumbed to his injuries while he was being extricated from the wreckage.
Two other teenage boys were also trapped in the wrecked car after the collision that involved another vehicle.
Emer-G-Med said paramedics responded to reports of a serious MVA on Pretoria road in the Silverton area of Pretoria East in the early hours of Sunday morning.
“On arrival at the scene, it was found that two vehicles were involved in a high impact collision, with one of the vehicles veering over the centre median and smashing into a metal pole.
“Three male patients, all believed to be 16 years of age, were found entrapped within the wreckage of the vehicle which was wrapped around the pole,” said Emer-G-Med.
“The driver, as well as one passenger of the vehicle were in a critical condition, with the third occupant sustaining moderate injuries.”
The situation took a turn for the worst when the Tshwane Fire Department and the Gauteng Provincial Government’s Rescue Unit began the extrication process to free the patients from the wreckage.
“Unfortunately, the condition of the driver deteriorated whilst still trapped inside the vehicle and he was declared dead on the scene by paramedics,” said Emer-G-Med.
“The critically injured passenger was cut free using the Jaws-of-life and placed onto a ventilator.
“Due to the nature of his injuries, a decision was made to airlift him to an awaiting specialist facility.”
The occupants of the other vehicle sustained minor injuries.
Police were on the scene.
