Accident in Aschheim: Ambulance involved in collision with car
An ambulance driver became an accident victim when her emergency vehicle collided with a car in Aschheim.
An ambulance driver, a 25-year-old paramedic, was involved in a collision while responding to an emergency call in Aschheim. The incident occurred on a Friday morning when the paramedic was traveling with sirens on Erdinger Street towards Kirchheim. As she attempted to overtake a vehicle driven by a 70-year-old woman at an intersection, the older driver reportedly failed to notice the approaching ambulance and turned left, leading to the accident. Both women sustained injuries in the collision, with the 70-year-old suffering serious enough injuries to necessitate her transport to a local hospital by the ambulance crew. The police have estimated the damage to both vehicles to be in the five-digit range, indicating significant damage possibly due to the collision's nature. The incident caused minor traffic disruptions during the police investigation. Authorities are seeking witnesses to the accident to provide additional details on the circumstances surrounding the collision. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Munich police’s accident squad, highlighting the ongoing efforts to clarify the details of this unfortunate event. The case underscores the risks faced by emergency responders and the importance of public awareness when emergency vehicles are approaching in their operational capacity.