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Published on December 25, 2024
East Las Vegas Ambulance Topples in Collision; Three Hospitalized with Minor InjuriesSource: Google Street View

An ambulance responding to a call in east Las Vegas was struck by a car on Monday afternoon, resulting in the emergency vehicle tipping onto its side. The collision occurred near the intersection of East Sahara Avenue and South Lamb Blvd, where Las Vegas Metro Police Department arrived around 3:20 p.m., as per KTNV. All three individuals involved were taken to the hospital with injuries, but are expected to survive.

The specifics of the incident remain consistent across the two reports, with the incident taking place at 3:30 p.m., according to FOX5 Vegas. The ambulance was said to have rolled after the crash involved another vehicle. Despite the evident violence of the event, where a moment of routine urgency was ruptured by an unexpected collision, no impairments are suspected to have contributed to the accident.

Both news outlets have reported that the injured parties are recovering from "minor" injuries. Roadway accidents are often unpredictable, leaving little time for those involved to react. The Las Vegas Metro Police Department is investigating the incident. Authorities have ruled out impairment, but the cause of the crash is still unknown.

Details on the condition of those involved are limited, though initial reports suggest expected recovery. Further updates will be provided as the investigation continues.