FALL RIVER, Mass. — Three people were transported to regional hospitals Wednesday afternoon following a collision involving a Fall River EMS Interfacility Transfer Truck.
The crash occurred while the medic unit was en route to a local hospital for a scheduled patient discharge. Officials confirmed the ambulance was not carrying a patient at the time of the incident.
Both EMTs onboard sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to local hospitals for evaluation. The driver of the second vehicle was transported to the Rhode Island Hospital Trauma Center after her vehicle flipped onto its side during the collision. All three individuals are expected to make full recoveries.
Multiple emergency agencies responded to the scene, including Fall River EMS (Medic 4, Medic 5, Medic 6, Squads 11 and 12, EMS Ops Captain and Lieutenant, EMS 1, and EMS 2), Fall River Fire Department (Engine 12, Platform 1, Heavy Rescue 1), and Fall River Police.
Following the incident, local officials issued a reminder to drivers to obey all posted speed limits, observe stop signs, and remain vigilant behind the wheel.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the Fall River Police Department. No fault or citations have been determined at this time.
