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The Citizen
04-07-2025
- The Citizen
Update: Woman who allegedly jumped from Atterbury bridge in Pretoria dies
Update: Woman who allegedly jumped from Atterbury bridge in Pretoria dies The elderly woman who was rushed to hospital in critical condition this morning after allegedly jumping from the Atterbury bridge onto the N1 southbound in Pretoria died shortly after arriving at hospital. Pretoria Rekord reports that, according to the Volunteer Emergency Medical Response Unit (VEMRU), the woman allegedly jumped just before 11:00. 'On arrival, VEMRU assisted private ambulance services in stabilising the woman, who sustained critical injuries in the fall. She was transported to a nearby hospital for further treatment.' VEMRU said SAPS was also on scene. A reliable source has since confirmed to Pretoria Rekord that the woman passed away shortly after being admitted to the hospital. Paul Visser from the Pretoria ICE Community Network said traffic on the N1 southbound was heavily backed up for hours due to the incident. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
04-07-2025
- The Citizen
Update: Critically injured woman hospitalised after allegedly jumping from Atterbury bridge in Pretoria
Update: Critically injured woman hospitalised after allegedly jumping from Atterbury bridge in Pretoria An elderly woman was rushed to the hospital in critical condition this morning after she allegedly jumped from the Atterbury bridge onto the N1 southbound in Pretoria, causing a serious incident that brought traffic to a standstill. Pretoria Rekord reports that, according to the Volunteer Emergency Medical Response Unit (VEMRU), the woman allegedly jumped from the bridge just before 11:00 this morning. 'On arrival, VEMRU assisted private ambulance services in stabilising the woman, who sustained critical injuries in the fall. She was transported to a nearby hospital for further treatment.' VEMRU says SAPS was also on scene. Paul Visser from the Pretoria ICE Community Network says traffic on the N1 southbound was heavily backed up for hours due to the incident. If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts, please reach out to a mental health professional or contact the South African Depression and Anxiety Group Suicide Crisis Helpline at 0800 567 567 or SMS 31393. Support is available, and you don't have to face it alone. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
