Rapid Med Emergency Medical Services

10/03/2026

Medical Standby at the school rugby today.

09/03/2026

Use the FAST mnemonic to determine if someone is having a stroke

Time is brain

04/03/2026

Accident Report on the R26, outside of Bethlehem, Reitz direction.

23/02/2026

Accident on the R26, Reitz direction involving two light motor vehicles and two occupants. Patients treated on scene and transported to hospital.

Roads are wet and visibility is reduced. Please exercise caution while driving in the rain.

Rapid Med – When Life Matters.

21/02/2026

Eastern Free State roads are wet, damaged and unpredictable today. Rain, potholes and roadworks increase the risk of serious accidents. Slow down. Increase following distance. Avoid sudden braking or swerving, especially near standing water.
Drive smart. Arrive alive.

Emergency: 073 911 9111
Rapid Med – When Life Matters.

19/02/2026

11/02/2026

29/01/2026

23/01/2026

*URGENT ROAD CLOSURE 🚨*

*DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TRAVEL ON R714*! A massive sinkhole has formed on the R714, 11km from Bethlehem to Warden, making the road *EXTREMELY DANGEROUS*.

The road will be CLOSED until further notice.

*DELAY YOUR TRAVEL OR USE ALTERNATIVE ROUTES:*

- From Bethlehem: Take N5 to Kestel (48km), then R57 to Reitz, take R714 off-ramp to Warden (74km)
- From Warden: R714 to R57 off-ramp to Kestel (74km), then N5 to Bethlehem (48km)

Your safety is our priority. Please plan ahead and follow alternative routes.

*For updates, contact Free State RIMS: 087 330 1333*

Stay safe, and avoid the area!

Alert issued by Mr SS Towa, Chairperson, Free State RIMS.

03/01/2026

Public Service announcement

02/01/2026

24/7 Emergency Medical Services