An ambulance was involved in a collision with a car while en route to an emergency call in Aberdeen, Scotland, on Sunday evening. The incident occurred around 7.35 pm on Ellon Road in Bridge of Don.
Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported, and the ambulance crew, who were not transporting any patients at the time, were unharmed.
The driver of the car involved was taken to the hospital as a precaution, though their injuries were not life-threatening.
As a result of the accident, an alternative ambulance was dispatched to attend to the original emergency call.
The crash has raised concerns regarding the safety of emergency vehicles on busy roads, and this incident serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by ambulance services while responding to urgent situations.
A spokesperson for the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) confirmed the details of the crash. They explained that the ambulance, which was en route to another emergency, had not been carrying any patients when it collided with the car.
The SAS praised the professionalism of the ambulance crew and ensured that the emergency response to the original call was swiftly addressed by a backup team.
Ambulance services play a vital role in the health and safety of communities, especially in emergencies that require immediate medical attention.
In Scotland, the Scottish Ambulance Service is the primary organisation responsible for providing emergency medical services, including the transportation of patients and responding to urgent medical calls.
Emergency medical responders face significant risks on the road, as they navigate traffic while racing to assist patients in need.
While sirens and lights are used to alert other drivers of the ambulance’s approach, accidents involving emergency vehicles, though rare, can still occur.
In this case, the quick response of the SAS to send an alternative ambulance ensured that the original emergency call was still attended to despite the crash.
A Police Scotland spokesperson confirmed that there were no serious injuries following the incident, and the road was cleared by 9.15 pm, allowing normal traffic flow to resume.
