MAN CRITICAL AFTER HIT-AND-RUN

MEYERTON. - A man, believed to be in his 30's, was left critically injured here Friday afternoon (02 February) in an apparent hit-and-run incident on Jim Fouche Road.

ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene to find the body of a man lying in the tall grass on the side of the road.

It is understood that the man had been discovered by a passer-by on their way to work.

Paramedics assessed the man and found that he had sustained serious injuries to his back, leaving him in a critical condition.

Treatment and advanced life support interventions were immediately initiated in an effort to stabilize his vital signs.

"Once treated, the man was transported to Sebokeng Provincial Hospital for further care.

Local authorities were on the scene to investigate further," said ER24 Spokesperson, Russel Meiring.