Car and Ambulance Running Lights and Siren Collide in Delaware

  MILL CREEK, Del. (WPVI) -- Emergency crews are on the scene of a crash involving an ambulance in New Castle County, Delaware. Read more at WPVI. Additional details and below video obtained from delawareonline.com: The ambulance had its lights and sirens activated, state police said, and proceeded through the intersection. A westbound BMW crashed into the ambulance, causing it to overturn, state police said a preliminary investigation revealed. The driver was cited for inattentive driving.  The two EMTs in the ambulance were taken to a local hospital as a precautionary measure, according to state police. Related JEMS Articles: Oklahoma's Data-Driven Approach to Urban EMS Response Time Reform The Case Against Red Lights and Siren Pro Bono: EMS Use of Red Lights and Siren Offers High Risk, Little Reward The Pros and Cons of Using Lights and Siren  
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