A Rural Metro ambulance was involved in a three-vehicle crash early Thursday morning.
According to the Shelby County Fire Department, Unit 37 was on its way for a morning fuel stop just after 7:00am when it was hit by another vehicle while trying to cross the intersection of Watkins and Highway 51. A third vehicle was also involved in the collision.
The ambulance sustained heavy damage, trapping the driver and paramedic inside. Memphis Fire and Police arrived on the scene and were able to get the ambulance personnel out of the vehicle safely. Both were transported to the hospital as a precaution.
No other injuries were reported. Memphis Police are still investigating the crash.
