On a Saturday afternoon in Bocaiuva, a serious collision occurred between a car and an ambulance on Avenida Flamínio Freire, leading to the intervention of emergency medical services, Samu. The accident involved multiple victims, including a 52-year-old male passenger in the car who suffered facial trauma and potential fractures. The ambulance, which overturned due to the impact, was transporting a 63-year-old patient suffering from hyperglycemia at the time of the accident.

Samu reported that the other individuals involved included a 37-year-old female companion of the patient, who experienced a minor arm injury and complaints of pain in her right toes. Fortunately, both drivers of the vehicles escaped without injuries. Emergency responders promptly transported the three individuals with injuries to a local hospital in Bocaiuva, highlighting the quick action taken by the medical team in the aftermath of the collision.

This incident underscores the importance of road safety, particularly in busy areas where emergency vehicles are present. The involvement of an ambulance in an accident raises concerns about the challenges faced by emergency responders and the potential risks they encounter while performing their duties, ensuring the safety and health of patients in transit. Further information regarding the investigations into the cause of the collision is expected to emerge as authorities look into the incident.