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.
EMS crews said lights and sirens were activated before the fiery crash, but drivers of both vehicles hit by the ambulance say they were off
One car was under the tractor trailer and six others were piled up behind with people in various forms of injury, inside and outside of their vehicles
I jogged back to the trooper and asked if I could help. I identified myself as a medic based out of Phoenix. When he replied “Thank God” I knew I should have stayed in the car.
Survivors from three separate crashes gathered on National Trauma Survivors Day to thank their rescuers in person
Levittown-Fairless Hills Rescue Squad Chief Joel Rutkowski said the actions of the crewmember who was driving prevented serious injuries
Three volunteer EMS personnel were among those injured in the crash
Several witnesses said they saw the woman traveling in the wrong lane and tried to warn her to no avail
A Williamson County EMS commander immediately placed a tourniquet and transport was initiated within five minutes
The crash occurred as authorities were pursuing the stolen rig
Riggs Ambulance Service Paramedic Marc Trujillo, 24, served in EMS for nearly five years and was a father-to-be
The ambulance crew was transporting a patient in serious condition at the time of the crash
The DeKalb County paramedic had to be extricated from the ambulance, officials said
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
These heartwarming reunions with survivors and family members show a ray of hope amidst difficult times
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
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