Police Car and Ambulance Collided in Vienna-Leopoldstadt: Several People Injured

According to current investigations, the police vehicle with emergency lights was moving from Gaußplatz via Obere Augartenstraße towards Taborstraße. At the same time, an ambulance with flashing lights was approaching from the Augartenbrücke on Untere Augartenstraße, intending to turn left into Obere Augartenstraße. The two vehicles collided at the intersection.

Six Injured After Accident with Police Car and Ambulance in Vienna

A total of six people were injured in the incident: A 27-year-old police officer sustained serious injuries, while his 25-year-old colleague was slightly injured. The 21-year-old driver of the ambulance and her 23-year-old passenger suffered serious injuries. A 35-year-old patient and her 56-year-old companion sustained minor injuries. All injured were provided with emergency medical care by the Vienna professional rescue service and taken to a nearby hospital. The three seriously injured individuals are currently being treated in shock rooms. The exact cause of the accident is currently under investigation. The Vienna Traffic Accident Command is tasked with the on-site investigations.

No direct witnesses could be found on-site by the Traffic Accident Command. However, several media reports suggest that there might be individuals who observed the accident. Therefore, people who can provide information about the accident or who witnessed the incident are asked to contact the Brigittenau Police Station at the phone number 01/31310-63250 or any police station.

(APA/Red)

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