Two trains collide leaving approximately 100 injured in Johannesburg
04 September 2018 | From Arrive Alive
Approximately 100 people have left injured this morning following a collision between two passenger trains in the Eloff extension in Selby, south of Johannesburg.
ER24 paramedics, along with numerous other services, arrived on the scene to find both trains upright and on the tracks. Numerous people had already climbed off of the train and were walking around on the scene.
Emergency services set up a triage area and began to assess the patients. Approximately 100 patients were assessed and found to have sustained minor to moderate injuries. Fortunately, no serious injuries or fatalities were found. The patients were treated for their injuries and were thereafter transported by several services to nearby hospital.
The detail surrounding this incident are not yet known but local authorities were on the scene for further investigations.
12 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
At 23:15 Emergency Control South Africa (ECSA) responded to a motor vehicle accident on M1 N off of Corlett Drive
Upon arrival, we found that two vehicles were involved in an accident. One of which had gone through a fence with 5 patients, 2 of which wanted to go to hospital, the other vehicle had
12 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
At 12:24, the Titanium Securitas Medical Response received an emergency call regarding a serious motor vehicle accident near Eensgezind Farm on Klipheuwel Road.
According to eyewitnesses, a vehicle travelling towards Durbanville reportedly lost control and struck two pedestrians who were carrying
12 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Last night, Pretoria Volunteer Emergency Service (PVES) teams were dispatched to a serious motorcycle accident in the Hatfield area.
Upon arrival, responders found one patient in critical condition who had sustained multiple severe injuries.
The patient had suffered a severe abdominal injury requiring
12 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) wishes the Class of 2026 well as they begin their final matric examinations tomorrow, Tuesday, 13 October 2026.
The Department encourages learners to prioritise their mental health and wellbeing throughout this demanding period, particularly as October marks
12 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Seventeen (17) schoolchildren were hospitalised following a taxi collision in KwaMashu – KZN this morning (Monday 12/10/2026).
A Reaction Officer patrolling near the M25 KwaMashu Highway heard the collision and proceeded to investigate. On arrival, he found that a white Toyota Quantum minibus
12 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
On Saturday morning at approximately 09:11, the CERT Centurion crews responded to a two-vehicle motor vehicle collision in the intersection of Limpopo Avenue and Botha Avenue in Doringkloof, Centurion.
Upon arrival, two patients were found following the collision. One patient was trapped inside a
12 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Wheel Well releases 2025 Child Road Safety Report as progress stalls at 1,000 child deaths
New report shows an almost 80% reduction in child road deaths since 2012, but pedestrians continue to account for two-thirds of fatalities
Wheel Well, South African non-profit organisation has released its
12 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Multiple patients were injured following a serious collision involving a taxi and a light motor vehicle on the M25 KwaMashu Highway on Monday morning.
KZN VIP’s Emergency Medical teams, together with Advanced Life Support paramedics were dispatched to the scene. Additional KZN VIP ambulances
12 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
As thousands of Grade 12 learners prepare to write their final examinations and consider what comes next, the South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA) is encouraging young people to look beyond the traditional university route when planning their careers.
For young people who