2 men fighting for their lives following high speed crash in Durban

Two men, aged 30, are fighting for their lives following a high-speed crash on Umgeni Road near Springfield Park in Durban. It is alleged that the two men were travelling in a light motor vehicle which collided with another vehicle.

Emer-G-Med Paramedics spokesperson Kyle van Reenen says, “The driver of the was found to be entrapped in the wreckage and in a serious condition. Specialist hydraulic equipment was needed to free the man whilst Advanced Life Support Paramedics worked to stabilize him. Once stabilized, he was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital for further care.”

He adds: “A second man was found slumped over in the back seat and in critical condition. Several interventions were performed to stabilize him before he was rushed to a nearby hospital by ambulance for further care.”