Elderly man in critical condition after plunge at Howick Falls

Cape Town – An elderly man is in a critical condition after he fell at the viewing point at Howick Falls in KwaZulu-Natal Midlands on Saturday.

According to Midlands EMS, the man sustained multiple injuries and required urgent advanced life support treatment.

“Midlands EMS Howick ambulances were dispatched to the Howick falls viewing point shortly after 12:30.

“Upon arrival it was found that one patient was in a critical condition with multiple injuries and required urgent advanced life support treatment.

“The patient was stabilised on scene before being transported to a nearby private hospital for further care,” Midlands EMS said.