Glass falls from truck, leaves cyclist with wounds to his face

PRETORIA – A 35-year-old security guard sustained moderate wounds to his face after glass fell on him on the R101 in Rooihuiskraal this afternoon.

It is believed that the man was cycling to work when a truck transporting glass lost its load on the R101 North.

At approximately 16h45, ER24 paramedics arrived at the scene and found the man sitting on the side of the road.

The man had great difficulty talking and sustained moderate wounds to his face.

He was treated for his injuries and transported to Tembisa Hospital for further medical care.

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