Car crashs into a truck on the R24 east before the Edenvale offramp leaving one person seriously injured

By Samantha Allen

Published: July 8, 2022 | 2:24 PM GMT

On Thursday evening shortly after 21:00, Emer-G-Med paramedics were dispatched to the scene of a truck and light vehicle collision on the R24 east just before the Edenvale offramp.

According to reports from the site, a little car struck a truck that was already in motion leaving a female driver trapped in the car’s wreckage.
She required advanced life support to stabilise her while the Jaws-of-life were used to cut her free.

She was brought by ambulance to a local hospital for more care after being free.

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.