Freak Accident on Go-Kart Leaves Durban Teen Hospitalised With Serious Injuries, Mzansi Prays for Recovery

• A 15-year-old Durban girl sustained major injuries in a freak go-kart accident at Gateway Mall
• Kristen Govender sustained spinal bruising, spinal cord damage, a torn aorta and a torn scalp when her hair became tangled
• Gateway confirmed the incident and said a centre management representative had contacted the family

DURBAN - A Durban teen is on the road to recovery following a freak accident at the Gateway Mall that left her in ICU for almost a week.

Kristen Govender was on a go-kart during an action-karting race when her hair became tangled resulting in major injuries. She sustained spinal bruising, spinal cord damage, a torn aorta and a torn scalp.

The distraught father, Vernon Govender, told TimesLIVE it was unclear how the incident occurred since his daughter’s hair was in a ponytail and she had a helmet on. He said the family’s focus is ensuring she walks out of hospital.

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Govender said doctors are taking measures to monitor how Kristen’s body is reacting to the medication.

He said there are a lot of unanswered questions surrounding the incident, which they will focus on once his daughter is home.

According to ECR, Gateway confirmed the incident and said a centre management representative has been in contact with the family.

Mzansi wishes the teen a speedy recovery online:

Mandla Mnyakeni said:

“Ooh shame. Speedy recovery, young girl.”

Nokuthula Noreen Mngadi commented:

“The workers were supposed to be on guard and watch for potential dangers. I hope the child gets better soon.”

Tebello Thukgwi wrote:

“Speedy recovery baby.”

Kavitha Ramkhelwan posted:

“A terrible ordeal for the family and the little girl. Hoping she recovers soon.”

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Amy Bagwandeen added:

“How sad a fun day out turned so tragic. I pray for a full and speedy recovery for this brave young girl. Strength and courage to the family during this traumatic time.”

Grade 1 pupil tragically killed in freak accident when speeding woman lost control of car during drop-off

Briefly News also reported that a Grade 1 pupil from Curro Thatchfield in Centurion Tshwane was run over by a speeding car on Wednesday, 26 October.

The car was allegedly driven by a mother who had just dropped off her child at the same school that morning. The Grade 1 pupil was pronounced dead at the scene.

A witness to the tragic accident asked to remain anonymous but told TimesLIVE that the woman driving the car was in a hurry and speeding. She allegedly lost control of the car and ran into the child.

Source: Briefly News