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Texas paramedics injured after medical emergency causes ambulance crash

Two Lee County EMS medics were injured when their ambulance crashed into a tree

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According to the Lee County Emergency Medical Services a paramedic suffered a medical incident on Sept. 29, in Bastrop County after transporting a patient.

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BASTROP COUNTY, Texas — A Lee County EMS paramedic was injured Monday in Bastrop County after experiencing a medical emergency while driving after transporting a patient on Sept. 29.

The medic managed to exit the highway but struck a tree. The accompanying paramedic called for another unit and immediately rendered aid, KVUE reported.

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An EMS crew arrived quickly, and paramedics freed the driver and transported both crew members to Austin. The driver remains under care, while the passenger was released on Sept. 30.

Lee County EMS noted that the department will maintain normal operations as staff rally around their injured colleague. The medic faces a lengthy recovery but is expected to be fine, the service added.

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