A MAN was injured after he lost control of the vehicle 25km from Potchefstroom on Wednesday.

  The vehicle landed on a train track while travelling on the R54. ER24 spokesperson, Chitra Bodasing said the vehicle went off the road, rolled and landed on a train track about 50 metres away from the road.

  “When ER24 paramedics arrived on scene they found the vehicle landed back on its wheels on the train track. However the driver was ejected from the vehicle. He was found about 25 to 30 metres away from the vehicle.

  “A train had to stop close by and fortunately it was dual train tracks. The train was travelling towards Vereeniging. According to information, the driver was heading to towards Potchefstroom,” Bodasing said.

  The driver sustained multiple injuries and was in a serious condition. He was treated and transported to the Potchefstroom Provincial Hospital for further medical care.

  “The vehicle was removed by towing services and the exact cause of the incident is unknown. The authorities were on the scene for further investigations,” she said.
-TDN
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