Man critical after falling at Howick Falls' viewing point

An elderly man is in a critical condition after falling at the Howick Falls viewing point in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands on Saturday.

“On arrival, it was found one patient was in a critical condition with multiple injuries and required advanced life-support treatment,” said Midlands EMS.

The patient was stabilised and transported to hospital, with the cause of the accident being investigated by authorities, the emergency service added.

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