Fire department personnel examine the damage to Ambulance 89 at 74th & Morgan. Tim Olk photo An SUV collided with Ambulance 89 this afternoon at 74th & Morgan while it was transporting a patient. Tim Olk photo Ambulance 89 suffered major damage after colliding with an SUV. All occupants were transported to hospitals, but no life-threatening injuries were reported. Tim Olk photo The driver's side of the ambulance was heavily damaged. Tim Olk photo The SUV came to rest against a traffic light after the collision. The driver had to be freed using a 'door pop.' Tim Olk photo Print Your Own Book,Book Printing Services,Print on Demand Book Guangzhou Xinqicai Printing Co., Ltd. , https://www.cnxqcprinting.com
CFD Ambulance 89 involved in collision – update
A dramatic scene unfolded this afternoon when Chicago Ambulance 89 was involved in a collision with an SUV at the intersection of 74th and Morgan. The incident occurred around 2 p.m., as the ambulance was en route to the hospital carrying a patient and two family members. Both vehicles sustained significant damage, and the SUV’s driver had to be extricated by emergency crews.
Six people were injured in the crash, including two Chicago EMTs. Fortunately, none of the injuries were life-threatening. All victims were taken to local hospitals for evaluation, and most were conscious and able to communicate with medical staff on the scene, according to fire department spokesperson Larry Langford.
The ambulance, which was equipped with lights and sirens during the crash, had one EMT driving and another in the rear with the patient and two family members. While details about the patient’s condition remain unclear, the situation highlights the risks first responders face daily.
Tim Olk, a local photographer, captured several images from the scene after the patients were safely removed. You can view more photos here. Below are some of the striking images that show the extent of the damage:
For more details, check out the full story in the Chicago Tribune.