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Ind. ambulance crew hospitalized after rig crashes into creek

A Brownsburg Fire Territory ambulance returning from a call struck a guardrail on an icy road and overturned into a creek

BROWNSBURG, Ind. — A Brownsburg Fire Territory ambulance crashed into a creek after losing control on an icy roadway while returning to its station following a call.

The crash occurred around 5 a.m. on Jan. 10 as the ambulance traveled on County Road 550 East, WISH reported. Officials said road conditions were extremely hazardous, with ice covering the roads. The ambulance struck a guardrail and overturned into a creek.

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The department stated that a full response was dispatched. The two crewmembers were safely extricated from the ambulance using a ladder and transported to a local hospital as a precaution, in accordance with protocol.

No patient was inside the ambulance at the time of the crash. Both crewmembers are reported to be in good condition.

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Bill Carey is the associate editor for FireRescue1.com and EMS1.com. A former Maryland volunteer firefighter, sergeant, and lieutenant, Bill has written for several fire service publications and platforms. His work on firefighter behavioral health garnered a 2014 Neal Award nomination. His ongoing research and writings about line-of-duty death data is frequently cited in articles, presentations, and trainings. Have a news tip? He can be reached at news@lexipol.com.