At approximately 19:00 this evening, Pretoria Volunteer Emergency Services (PVES) responded to a pedestrian-vehicle collision on the Zambezi Road extension.
The incident was reported as a pedestrian accident involving a patient who sustained a traumatic brain injury. Emergency Support Team (EST) and Kelo Delta On-Call were already on scene with first responders upon our arrival.
PVES assisted by:
- Placing the patient on monitoring equipment
- Conducting a full clinical assessment
- Establishing intravenous (IV) access
The patient was found to be in a critical but stable condition. Gauteng Provincial Ambulance Services were activated to the scene for further transport and advanced care.
Safety Message to the Public:
We urge all motorists traveling along this route to exercise extreme caution. The area is poorly lit, and there is frequent pedestrian movement across the roadway.
We further appeal to the Tshwane Municipality to consider improving lighting infrastructure in this area to enhance visibility and reduce the risk of similar incidents.
About PVES:
Pretoria Volunteer Emergency Services is a dedicated group of first responders, paramedics, doctors, and nurses who serve the community voluntarily—giving their time, resources, and expertise. Our operations are made possible through the support of sponsors such as Ecomed and Zebra Medical.
Images related to this incident have been ethically edited in accordance with Health Professions Council guidelines.
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