Medic lying outside crumpled ambulance with responders tending him amid nighttime city lights

Ambulance Crash Injures Four, Including Medic, in Southwest Philly

At a Glance

  • Four people, including a medic, were injured in an ambulance crash near Lindbergh Boulevard and South 70th Street before 1 a.m.
  • All suffered minor injuries.
  • Investigation is underway.
  • Why it matters: Local residents and emergency services are affected by the crash.

An ambulance collided with another vehicle in Southwest Philadelphia overnight, leaving four people, including a medic, hospitalized with minor injuries. Police say the crash happened before 1 a.m. near Lindbergh Boulevard and South 70th Street, and an investigation is ongoing.

Crash Details

Police reported that the ambulance was involved in a collision before 1 a.m. at the intersection of Lindbergh Boulevard and South 70th Street. All four passengers were taken to nearby hospitals with minor injuries.

  • Time: before 1 a.m.
  • Location: intersection of Lindbergh Boulevard and South 70th Street
  • Victims: four people, including a medic
  • Injuries: minor
  • Status: hospitalized
Ambulance lights illuminate nighttime intersection with streetlights and parked cars and scattered crash debris.

Investigation and Updates

Officials have not released details on how many vehicles were involved or the cause of the crash. An investigation is underway, and News Of Philadelphia is working to learn more.

Key Takeaways

  • Four people, including a medic, were injured in an ambulance crash.
  • All injuries were minor.
  • Investigation into the crash is ongoing.

Authorities continue to investigate the incident as more information becomes available.

Author

  • I’m Sarah L. Montgomery, a political and government affairs journalist with a strong focus on public policy, elections, and institutional accountability.

    Sarah L. Montgomery is a Senior Correspondent for News of Philadelphia, covering city government, housing policy, and neighborhood development. A Temple journalism graduate, she’s known for investigative reporting that turns public records and data into real-world impact for Philadelphia communities.

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