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15 Hospitalized When Bus And Truck Crash Into Florida Ambulance

Screenshot of the ambulance flipping after being hit
Screenshot of the ambulance flipping after being hit

A Marion County, Florida ambulance responding to a call last week ended up in an emergency situation of its own when it was hit by both a bus and truck while driving through an intersection. The crash sent 15 people to the hospital, although, thankfully, no one was killed WKMG News 6 reports.

The bus, operated by the community non-profit Bridge To Hope, was carrying special-needs students at the time, 11 of whom were taken to the hospital following the crash. The bus driver, two Marion County firefighters who were in the ambulance, and the pickup truck driver were also taken to the hospital.

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While the driver of the ambulance likely should have ensured that the intersection was clear before driving through it, consider this a good reminder that you should also slow down and check for emergency vehicles when you hear sirens. The last thing that you want to do is cause a crash that sends you and others to the hospital while also possibly keeping someone else from receiving life-saving care.

H/T: CarScoops

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