Friday, January 27, 2012  An ambulance transporting a critically ill patient has been involved in a road accident in Essex.

An East of England Ambulance Service spokesman confirmed that the accident happened in Main Road, Danbury, at 10.25am on Friday.

Firefighters were called and a spokesman confirmed a man had been cut free from the vehicle.

Ambulance service spokesman Gary Sanderson said that the accident happened when a patient was being transported from Great Tothan in Maldon to Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford.

At the time, the ambulance was using its blue lights.

The ambulance collided with a van and overturned into a ditch. The patient, a man, was taken in another ambulance to Broomfield Hospital.

The three ambulance clinicians on board at the time were assessed on scene for minor injuries and were also taken to the hospital.

Mr Sanderson said: "An immediate investigation has been launched by our Trust to find out the cause of the collision this morning and we are working closely with Essex Police."

Paramedics were called to the patient's home after reports that he was unconscious.

A second ambulance arrived at the scene "within minutes" of the accident and the man, in his 70s, remained in a stable condition.

Friday, January 27, 2012  By Amy Remeikis

A Brisbane paramedic is recovering after being bumped by a car overnight.

Police are hunting for two men who fled the scene of the accident just before 1am.

Officers are still piecing together what happened after ambulance and fire crews responded to a single vehicle crash on the Centenary Highway at Mt Ommaney.

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A driver lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a concrete barricade and while he was being treated for minor injuries, traffic was slowed and moved into one lane while the wreckage was cleared.

A police spokeswoman said it appeared a vehicle approaching the scene didn't note the changed conditions and hit a car in front.

A chain reaction of small crashes occurred, which ended with a parked ambulance and a paramedic being hit.

A Department of Community Services spokeswoman said the paramedic had “soft tissue” injuries and she was taken to hospital as a precaution, but did not require admittance.

Police are speaking with a number of men who were in the car which caused the crash, while still looking for those who fled.


 

Friday, January 27, 2012  By AMANDA BELAND
abeland@fosters.com


NEWINGTON — No one was injured in a three vehicle fender-bender that involved an ambulance on the Spaulding Turnpike during rush hour Wednesday evening.

According to Sgt. Steven Cooper with New Hampshire State Police Troop A, three vehicles, including an ambulance, were involved in a rear-end collision accident in the northbound lane near the General Sullivan Bridge in Newington at 5:34 p.m.

Details on which vehicles struck which or names of drivers and makes of vehicles were not available.

No one was injured and no one was transported as a result of the accident

The lanes were closed briefly after the accident occurred.
 

Thursday, January 26, 2012  By Kristen Gosling

St. Louis (KSDK) -- An ambulance in north St. Louis on a way to a call was unable to make it after it collided with a pick-up truck.

The ambulance was heading east on Ridge Avenue with its lights and sirens on when it tried to cross over at Union Avenue.  A pick-up truck heading southbound on Union, failed to yield and struck the ambulance.

The driver of the pick-up truck had minor injuries and was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

The ambulance was responding to a call one block away.  A second ambulance was dispatched to that scene.

Thursday, January 26, 2012  Bob Bird
Boone County Ambulance Authority unexpectedly lost one of its paramedics Wednesday, January 25th.

26-year-old Sarah Nodurft passed away while she was at work. She and her partner were returning from a routine interfacilty transfer when she suddenly and unexpectedly died. The cause of her death has not yet been determined.

She was particularly proud of achieving her paramedic certification in August of 2011.

Nodurft was also member of the Spruce River Fire Department. 

Wednesday, January 25, 2012  Boone County Ambulance Authority unexpectedly lost one of its paramedics Wednesday, January 25th.

26-year-old Sarah Nodurft passed away while she was at work. She and her partner were returning from a routine interfacilty transfer when she suddenly and unexpectedly died. The cause of her death has not yet been determined.

She was particularly proud of achieving her paramedic certification in August of 2011.

Nodurft was also member of the Spruce River Fire Department.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012  By Rob Wiercinski

TOLEDO, OH (WTOL) – Two Toledo firefighters were hurt on the job on Interstate-75 Saturday morning as a medical transport crew was responding to an accident on I-75 northbound near Alexis Road.

It has been confirmed that both firefighters, who required medical treatment following the accident, are home recovering from their injuries but when they are expected to return back to work is unknown at this time.

The rear of the rescue squad vehicle suffered extensive damage after a semi slammed into it while firefighters were arriving on the scene of a previous accident. The impact caused the ambulance to hit another semi, which actually pulled the transport vehicle for several hundred yards.

Lieutenant Matt Hertzfeld said Saturday's crash, along with Tuesday's accident on the Ohio Turnpike, is a reminder to all drivers to always be on the lookout for police, fire and road crews.

"That's why it's so important, especially on the freeways, when you're traveling at a high rate of speed. Slow down. Move over. Look for those vests. Look for those lights. Look for us out there," said Hertzfeld.

Hertzfeld said Saturday's accident could have had a much different outcome if there were people in the rear of the ambulance at the time of impact. 

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  CHATHAM — A Chatham Rescue ambulance struck a tree while en route to a call. The accident occurred on County Route 9 just south of Lamoree Road in the Town of Chatham. The ambulance was northbound on County Route 9 en route to a Priority Four call on Dewitt Brown Road and was responding without lights or siren at the time of the accident.

Red Rock firefighters were dispatched at 12:41 p.m.

There were two members of the Rescue Squad in the ambulance when it went off the west side of the road and hit a tree. Both squad members went to Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson to be checked out.

Columbia County Highway responded and sanded in the area.

Columbia County Sheriffs Deputy Todd Hyson investigated. No tickets were issued.

Simmons Automotive towed the ambulance from the scene.

Red Rock Firefighters were back in service at 1:11 p.m.  
 

Sunday, January 22, 2012  Perrysburg, Ohio (WTVG) -Five people were rushed to the hospital after a serious accident along I-75 Saturday morning. The call came in as a one-car crash, but, as crews were responding, more cars got involved.

Police say an SUV heading north on I-75 lost control under the Alexis overpass and slammed into the median. The impact caused the car to catch on fire.

The driver was taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries. But, before that driver could be transported, several more people were hurt.

As emergency crews arrived on the scene of the accident, a semi truck lost control, rear ended an ambulance and jack-knifed across the highway.

The driver of the semi and two firefighters in the ambulance were injured.

A Washington Township police officer was also injured. Police say he slipped on ice and was taken to the hospital for an ankle injury.

The crash sent five people to Mercy Saint V's. Police say none of the injuries were life-threatening.

The jack-knifed semi blocked all lanes of I-75 for a few hours Saturday morning before crews could get everything cleaned up. 

Saturday, January 21, 2012  By Lillian Shupe

An ambulance on the way to the hospital was involved in an accident on Jan. 18.The Clinton rescue squad ambulance, driven by Thomas Foster, was headed south on Route 31 at about 11:29 a.m. with the sirens and lights turned on.

Kathy Petrozelli, driving a 2001 Black Honda Accord was stopped in traffic at the red light at the intersection of Van Syckles Road. As the ambulance tried to pass, it hit the Accord.

Since there was a patient on board, Foster continued to the hospital while Petrozelli and a supervisor from the rescue squad stayed at the scene to wait for police.

No injuries were reported and no tickets were given.

Friday, January 20, 2012  An elderly woman seriously hurt when an ambulance crashed into trees near Aberdeen last month has died in hospital.

Cathy Milne, 84, from Whitehills near Banff, was injured in the accident in Dyce in the early hours of 16 December.

The ambulance, which was on its way to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, left the road on Riverview Drive at 03:40.

Two paramedics were also hurt in the crash. Accident investigators examined whether icy conditions played a role. 

Wednesday, January 18, 2012  At 9:46 a.m., police responded to a two-car accident involving an ambulance on Mishawum Road. According to police, the ambulance was exiting the Woburn Mall parking lot when a car traveling on Mishawum tried to stop to allow room for the emergency vehicle. The car’s brakes locked, said police, and skidded, crashing into the ambulance. There were no reported injuries. 

Wednesday, January 18, 2012  HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, Pa.  — A 23-year-old man is charged with assaulting a woman at a Hamilton Township home.

Police allege that Shawn Smith, no address provided, was intoxicated and grabbed a 32-year-old woman by the throat and was combative at the Center Drive home.

Police said he also began spitting on EMTs trying to provide medical attention.

The incident took place in November. Police released information on the information today.

Police said he is being charged with aggravated assault.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  On Monday afternoon, a Meridian Township ambulance travelling west on Grand River Avenue in Lansing Township toward Sparrow Hospital collided with a car coming off of south bound 127.

Lt. Steve Piggott from the Lansing Township Fire Department was one of those who responded to the scene. Though the cause of the crash is still unclear, he says the colder temperatures make it more difficult for emergency vehicles on the road and drivers who try to avoid them.

"The ice is slippery and when people see the lights, they panic, slam on the breaks which makes you slide...you just got to remain calm and slow down easy," Lt. Piggott said.

According to Lt. Piggott, most drivers are good about giving way to emergency vehicles, but those who don't pay attention risk the safety of themselves and others on the road.

"We have had an ambulance struck from behind because they're (drivers) paying more attention to the accident scene and not enough attention to the vehicle on the road and actually struck the vehicle (ambulance) from behind."

It may seem obvious, but emergency responders still want to reiterate a mesasge for those who might just need another reminder.

"Pay atttention to what the ambulance is doing, slow down, pull off to the side if you can. Do whatever is the safest for everybody on the road," Lt. Piggott said.

There's no word yet on the condition of the patient and the driver of the vehicle. Both EMS workers were taken to the hospital and treated for minor injuries. 

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  Meridian Township is currently investigating a car crash involving an ambulance taking a patient to the hospital.

It happened around 12:30 Monday near the intersection of Grand River and Homer streets. A Meridian Township ambulance was traveling along Grand River when a car on Homer Street allegedly crossed the intersection, smashing into the emergency vehicle.

The ambulance was operating their lights and sirens with a passenger inside. Conditions of the passenger and drivers are unknown at this time.