Vehicle Crashes
The vehicle crashes topic contains news about single or multiple car crashes, ambulance crashes as well as vehicular risks and challenges to EMS providers.
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Officials say it appears the car veered in front of the ambulance
Security footage shows the moment the overpass collapsed, sending train cars and debris onto the road below
The ambulance was carrying a patient with lights and sirens activated at the time of the crash
At least eight people were injured in the crash that left one vehicle hanging off the side of a bridge
EMS crews at the station began treating the crash victims but could not access an ambulance due to the damage
Rescuers pulled seven people from the water and rescued one from a cliff after the boat broke apart
Authorities say the other vehicle ran a red light and struck the rig, causing it to roll over
The rig was recovered about an hour after the crash
Beth Mazgajewski got in touch with Cherry Hill EMS in the hopes of being able to thank her rescuer in person
The city of Greater Sudbury already has three hybrid ambulances and plans to have a fully electric fleet by 2035
The crew was transporting a patient with lights and sirens activated when the crash occurred
The stolen rig struck four vehicles during its three-mile trip
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Authorities say the suspect kicked the EMS provider in the chest and threatened to kill the crew
Investigators found that I-35W was treated for ice 44 hours before the crash
The suspect reportedly tried to hit members of law enforcement during the pursuit
The four first responders acted rapidly to save the motorcyclist whose leg was severed in the crash
Virginia Beach EMS reported that victims were trapped after the collision involving a private ambulance
The Detroit EMS unit was transporting a patient at the time of the crash
Police said the woman, Nastasia Snape, 23, was found to be in possession of a synthetic drug called T salts
Acadian Paramedic Heather Waites and EMT Ryan Wilkenfeld were recently awarded for their actions after witnessing the crash
The retired medic rendered life saving measures after the motorcyclist was thrown from the bike, police said
Ashely Roa, 15, and Stephanie Roa, 17, were presented Certificates of Heroism, the highest recognition for civilians presented by the Orange County Fire Authority
The Elite Ambulance rig was flipped on its side in the collision
The Acadian Ambulance crew was transporting a patient when the vehicle rolled over into icy water in front of them
Michigan State Police said drugs, alcohol and speed are factors in the crash
Jaqueline Luxenberg was 5 years old when a fighter jet crashed into her apartment complex in 1989
The Nassau County police ambulance was responding to a call when it was struck by an SUV
Floyd Medical Center EMT Desiree Hartmann was speaking with dispatchers while following a wrong-way driver when she witnessed the head-on collision
Army Paramedic Falaq Gaither’s wife Pamela was in labor when the crash brought traffic to a standstill
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