Man critical after being knocked down bakkie

A man in his early twenties was left with critical injuries after he was knocked down by a bakkie earlier yesterday evening. The incident occurred on the corner of Frikkie Meyer Boulevard and Jan van Riebeeck Boulevard in Vanderbijlpark. It is believed that the man was begging at the intersection when he was hit by the bakkie.

ER24 paramedics responded to the scene and found the man lying in the middle of the road. He had sustained multiple critical injuries including various fractures and head injuries. He was treated and transported by ER24 to Sebokeng Hospital for further treatment. The driver of the bakkie did not sustain any injuries, but was assessed for shock.

The cause of the incident remains unknown, local authorities were on scene for further investigation.