SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A collision involving an ambulance and a car in downtown Sacramento resulted in injuries for two individuals this Friday. The incident occurred in the vicinity of 5th and L streets at approximately 3 p.m., as reported by the Sacramento Fire Department.
The accident transpired while the ambulance was responding to an emergency call. The operator of the car sustained severe injuries necessitating immediate medical attention and was transported away from the scene. Concurrently, a firefighter incurred minor injuries due to the impact.
At the moment, authorities are conducting an investigation to determine the precise cause of the collision. Additional details on the conditions of the affected individuals or any potential traffic disruptions caused by the accident have not been disclosed thus far.
The incident has prompted a reminder from traffic safety officials about the importance of yielding to emergency vehicles. The community has been urged to maintain a high level of vigilance, especially when ambulances or fire trucks are on duty responding to calls, in order to prevent such unfortunate events.
Both the Sacramento Fire Department and local law enforcement are cooperating in the ongoing investigation. They request anyone with information about the crash to come forward to assist in piecing together the events leading up to the collision.
Source: ABC10.com KXTV
