Two runners were rushed to hospital after an allegedly drunk driver ploughed into them on Victoria Road in the Atlantic Seaboard around 07:40 on Sunday.
One of the runners was subsequently flung over the wall of the road as a result of the hit.
Checked into hospital
According to Ward 54 Councillor Nicola Jowell, who took to her social media platform, the driver reportedly lost control of his vehicle, causing him to hit the two runners.
‘It was a man and a woman who were hit. Thankfully the man has been checked into hospital and seems to be ok. The woman is still being assessed in hospital but signs are looking positive.
‘No matter what time day or night, driving drunk can kill innocent people. This morning at 07:40 an allegedly drunk driver lost control on Victoria Road and ploughed into two runners. The woman runner being flung over the wall of the road.
‘Well done to the swift response from all rescue personnel who rushed to the scene. A fire department truck being used to rescue the woman down the embankment. She is stable thank you to the medical doctor who was running close by and rushed to assist! The man was taken to hospital and miraculously had no broken bones and will be discharged
‘The driver was taken in by SAPS. He should be charged with attempted murder!’
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