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Eleven patients waiting outside the Empilweni Community Health Centre in Gompo in East London were injured when a car driven by a nurse hit them.
The Eastern Cape Health Department said the incident happened at about 7 am on Tuesday while the patients were waiting to be attended to.
Spokesperson Mkhululi Ndamase said three people were seriously injured, one being transferred to the “Frere Hospital for a higher level of care”, while one patient was still being treated at the centre.
“Others have been treated and discharged. We wish all the injured patients a speedy recovery,” he said.
Police spokesperson Captain Hazel Mqala said it is alleged that the 55-year-old female driver of a Hyundai vehicle was approaching the healthcare centre when another vehicle turned in front of her, resulting in the accident.
She said a case of reckless and negligent driving has been opened for investigation.
