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| Pedestrians run down in Sydney in three separate incidents |
| Local News - Sydney |
| Written by Daniel Shaw |
| Tuesday, 20 July 2010 22:37 |
 READ MORE TO VIEW GALLERY & VIDEO As a storm travelled north early this evening, road conditions became dangerous. Within fifteen minutes, three serious pedestrian vs vehicle accidents occurred. The first incident involved an STA Bus in Oxford St, Bondi Junction where a male was run over. The victims legs sustained serious crush injuries when the rear wheels ran over his lower limbs. He was comforted by members of the community until emergency crews arrived. The Driver of the bus parked in the nearby depot and also assisted with the male's welfare. Minutes later another male was run down by a motorcycle in Devonshire St, Surry Hills. Spinal and head injuries were the primary concern however his injures are not considered life threatening. At the same time in Sydney’s CBD at Pitt and Park St’s another accident occurred where an elderly person was hit by a car. It is believed the patient lost consciousness for a period of time and was treated by witnesses until paramedics arrived. All three victims were transported to local hospitals for treatment. Ambulance Supervisor Ian Johns said “It’s wise to just slow down and when you cross the roads, look each way and cross with caution, because clearly with this type of weather people can come to grief”.
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