GASTONIA, N.C. — A Gaston Emergency Medical Services ambulance was involved in a crash Thursday afternoon with two vehicles that caused serious injuries, Gastonia police said.
Channel 9 Skyzoom flew over the scene on East Long Avenue in front of the police department, where all the vehicles were badly damaged.
There were five people hurt — the two drivers in the civilian vehicles, two paramedics in the GEMS truck, and the patient inside. All were taken to the hospital, police said.
Officials told Channel 9’s Ken Lemon that the ambulance driver was not at fault for the crash. Investigators said one of the cars lost control and hit the emergency vehicle. The ambulance driver then hit another car.
Channel 9 is asking police if anyone will be charged.
This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com and watch Eyewitness News for updates.
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