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A mother died and her baby was thrown approximately 20 meters after a car struck them from behind.
- A mother died and her baby is in critical condition after a car accident in Durban.
- His car broke down and was rear-ended when the mother and baby got out.
- The baby, which is connected to a fan, was thrown approximately 20 meters into the air.
A Durban mother died and her baby is in critical condition after a car rear-ended her disabled vehicle, paramedical services said.
IPSS spokesman Paul Herbst said on Tuesday eyewitnesses alleged that the vehicle, which was carrying the mother, baby and father, broke down in the center lane in the busy lane heading south to Umdloti.
“As they got out of the vehicle, with the mother holding the baby, a vehicle collided behind the damaged vehicle and collided with the family. The child was thrown out of the mother’s arms and landed approximately 20 meters away – the mother suffered injuries. mortal and was pronounced dead. “
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He said the father was lucky to escape without injury.
“The boy was intubated, hooked up to a ventilator and transported to Lenmed eThekwini hospital,” Herbst said.
Comments from the Kwazulu-Natal Police will be added upon receipt.
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