Accident involving an ambulance rollover results in 8 injuries, among them a newborn baby.
A multi-vehicle crash involving an ambulance from Dougherty County EMS occurred early Saturday morning in Dougherty County, Georgia. The accident took place at the intersection of Pine Avenue and Monroe Street just after 7 a.m.
According to the Georgia State Patrol, the crash resulted in eight people being injured. Among those injured were three personnel and two patients, including a newborn, who were inside the ambulance at the time of the crash.
The ambulance, belonging to Dougherty County EMS, rolled over during the collision. Fortunately, no life-threatening injuries were reported as a result of the crash.
Dougherty County EMS Director James Gibney expressed his gratitude for the lack of serious injuries, stating that the emergency protocols followed by the team undoubtedly played a significant role in the positive outcome.
The patients were taken to the hospital for continued evaluation and care. The hospitalization of the patients was a precautionary measure, as the exact conditions of the individuals involved were not disclosed in the article.
The Georgia State Patrol is currently investigating the cause of the crash. No specific cause for the accident has been immediately shared by authorities. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.
The current status of the vehicles involved in the crash was not mentioned in the article.
Dougherty County EMS followed emergency protocols after the crash, ensuring that the necessary steps were taken to manage the situation effectively.
The newborn and all other individuals involved in the crash are expected to survive. Despite the traumatic incident, the community can take solace in the fact that no lives were lost.
As the investigation continues, updates on the status of the crash and the involved parties will be shared as they become available.
