Two People Critically Injured After Light Aircraft Crashes In Midrand

Residents in Austin View, Midrand woke up to a scene of shock and confusion on Monday morning after a light aircraft went down in the area, leaving two people critically injured and sparking a large scale rescue operation.

Emergency Response Mobilised Within Minutes

According to the Aeronautical Rescue Coordination Centre, the aircraft lost contact with Air Traffic Control shortly before the crash. That moment of silence immediately triggered the ARCC’s early warning network in Gauteng.

Within minutes, teams from Grand Central Airport Rescue Firefighting, Netcare 911 rescue, Netcare 911 Helicopter Emergency Medical Service, Rocket HEMS, Bidvest Protea Coin helicopter, Gauteng traffic police helicopter, SARZA and Fidelity Fire Services were mobilised to the crash site.

Gregory Critchley, the ARCC’s Chief of Operations, confirmed that both occupants were stabilised on scene and transported to a medical facility in critical condition.

A Community Shaken But Grateful

Midrand residents, already familiar with the constant drone of small aircraft moving in and out of nearby Grand Central Airport, described the crash as deeply unsettling. Aviation incidents in this part of Johannesburg are not common, making Monday morning’s emergency response feel even more intense for the community.

Local neighbourhood groups expressed gratitude for the swift coordination between air and ground teams, noting that the rapid response likely saved lives.

What Happens Next

Investigations into the cause of the crash are expected to follow, with authorities looking at communication logs and flight path data to determine what led to the aircraft losing contact with controllers.

For now, the focus remains on the recovery of the two individuals involved.

{Source:IOL}

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