EIGHT INJURED IN OVERVAAL-DRAMA

FALCONRIDGE. - Several people here have been injured this morning following protest action at Hoërskool Overvaal.

ER24 paramedics were standing by at the school from the early hours of the morning when they were alerted that several protesters had been injured.

Paramedics, along with the local authorities, made their way through the crowds to the patients.

Upon assessment, paramedics found that eight people had sustained injuries ranging from minor to moderate.

Fortunately, no serious injuries or fatalities were found.

Paramedics treated the patients and thereafter transported two to a nearby hospital for further treatment. The remaining patients declined transportation to a hospital.

Local authorities are on scene for further investigations.