A Detroit emergency services vehicle went tumbling after a freeway mishap Tuesday, authorities said. The ambulance, belonging to the city's EMS division, rolled over on the westbound I-94 ramp to northbound I-75 around midday, according to CBS News Detroit. The Detroit EMS driver, a 46-year-old man sideswiped a Kia SUV during the crash, which subsequently hit a Buick passenger car.
The EMS vehicle lost control post-impact, descending an embankment onto I-75 before flipping over. Michigan State Police informed that there were no patients inside the ambulance at the time of the incident. Although the EMS car had no patient onboard, and its driver, and passenger walked away without injuries, the Kia driver sustained injuries and was later transported to a local hospital by family members. Meanwhile, the Buick's driver was unscathed, as stated in a report by The Detroit News.
The crash caused notable disruption, resulting in the closure of the affected freeway for over an hour. Details regarding whether the EMS vehicle was en route to a call at the time of the accident have not been disclosed by officials. The specifics on the Kia driver's condition have similarly been left vague, aside from acknowledgment of some injuries. The Detroit News further highlighted the aftermath, where responders had to navigate the overturned EMS car at the freeway scene.
While the Michigan State Police have not released the identities of those involved beyond the ages, they confirmed the non-injury status of the EMS crew. "The driver and passenger of the ambulance were not injured," MSP officials said, in remarks shared by WWJ Newsradio. Investigations into the crash continue as authorities work to piece together the sequence of events leading to the rollover. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the unexpected dangers service vehicles can encounter even when no emergency call beckons them.
