KZN paramedic shot dead, another critically injured

Paramedics in the North West are using old ambulances that break down with patients on board while a new fleet remains unused, gathering dust
Paramedics in the North West are using old ambulances that break down with patients on board while a new fleet remains unused, gathering dust
Image: 123RF/ Pumidol Leelerdsakulvong

A KwaZulu-Natal Emergency Medical Services (EMS) paramedic has been shot dead two kilometres from the Estcourt Provincial Hospital. 

KZN EMS spokesperson Robert Mckenzie on Monday confirmed that a crew member had died while another was critically injured. 

Details of the shooting have not yet been released. 

The Department of Health is expected to issue a statement later in the day. 

This is a developing story. 

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