Eight people were injured when a Samu ambulance collided with a passenger vehicle in São Bernardo do Campo, with all victims transported to local hospitals.
On Saturday, eight individuals aged between 20 and 66 were injured following an accident involving a Samu ambulance and a passenger vehicle around 1 PM on Avenida Robert Kennedy in São Bernardo do Campo, Greater São Paulo. The police were called to the scene by the Secretaria da Segurança Pública (SSP), where they discovered the victims injured, including five from the ambulance and three from the car. Emergency medical services transported all injured parties to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Local authorities indicated that the ambulance was responding to another emergency when it was involved in the collision, highlighting the risks faced by emergency service vehicles while navigating traffic. The incident has raised concerns regarding road safety and the need for drivers to be vigilant around emergency vehicles. The police initiated an official investigation into the circumstances of the crash and requested forensic examinations from the Instituto Médico Legal (IML).
The Mayor of São Bernardo do Campo issued a statement confirming that the emergency services were dispatched promptly and emphasized their commitment to ensuring the welfare of the injured individuals. The case has been registered with the local police as 'culpable bodily injury' due to negligent driving, and it underscores the ongoing challenges in urban areas where traffic collisions occur frequently, particularly involving emergency responders attempting to deliver urgent care.
