Sir Lowry’s Pass Re-Opened After Horrific Accident
Sir Lowry’s Pass in Strand, South Africa, has been re-opened following a horrific accident this morning at around 08h30, in which a Polo and a taxi had a head-on collision. When ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene they found the taxi and Polo both engulfed in flames. The driver of the Polo tragically could not […]
Sir Lowry’s Pass in Strand, South Africa, has been re-opened following a horrific accident this morning at around 08h30, in which a Polo and a taxi had a head-on collision.
When ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene they found the taxi and Polo both engulfed in flames.
The driver of the Polo tragically could not get out of the vehicle in time and he was declared dead on the scene, said ER24.
According to the emergency service’s spokesperson, Annine Siddall, one person has been left in a critical condition and transported to heidelberg Hospital, and four other patients – believed to be in their 20s – sustained moderate to minor injures in the collision.
Local authorities attended the scene and will conduct an investigation.
Roads are now open, but please expect delays.
One killed, 5 injured after taxi and Polo collide in Sir Lowry's Pass https://t.co/hWTfyb4bFX @ER24EMS #ArriveAlive pic.twitter.com/uSJLF2iAl1
— Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) July 15, 2017
Driver burns beyond recognition after 2 cars collide near Sir Lowry’s Pass https://t.co/1durDzGzjf pic.twitter.com/s7AJZya22s
— Eyewitness News (@ewnupdates) July 15, 2017
Serious RTA. Sir Lowry's Pass has been closed to traffic in both directions pic.twitter.com/YmBQJNxcV9
— Gordons Bay, SA (@GordonsBaySA) July 15, 2017
Update: Road closure N2 on Sir lowry's Pass @ Horseshoe Bend, Road Closed outbound at Sir Lowry's Pass Rd and inbound before Horseshoe Bend pic.twitter.com/I46lCFjAiZ
— Cape Town FMS (@CapeTownFreeway) July 15, 2017
Update: Road closure N2 at Sir lowry's Pass has been re-opened, all lanes open, expect delays pic.twitter.com/Tv5jT2Twbv
— Cape Town FMS (@CapeTownFreeway) July 15, 2017
And while we’re here, check out this video:
https://twitter.com/LFCNev/status/885466027999592448
#PleaseDriveSafely #ArriveAlive