Stolen Ambulance Leads to High-Speed Chase, Crash in New York
What Happened
On Tuesday, August 2, 2023, a stolen ambulance led police on a high-speed chase through the streets of New York City. The chase ended in a crash in the Bronx, injuring the ambulance driver and two police officers.
The Chase
The chase began in Harlem when police spotted the stolen ambulance speeding down the street. The ambulance had been reported stolen earlier that day from a hospital in Brooklyn. Police pursued the ambulance, which refused to pull over. The chase wound its way through several neighborhoods, reaching speeds of up to 70 miles per hour.
During the chase, the ambulance driver swerved in and out of traffic, nearly causing several accidents. The police officers in pursuit attempted to box in the ambulance, but the driver was able to evade them.
The Crash
The chase ended in the Bronx when the ambulance crashed into a parked car. The impact of the crash caused the ambulance to flip over. The ambulance driver was ejected from the vehicle and suffered serious injuries. Two police officers who were in pursuit of the ambulance were also injured in the crash.
The Aftermath
The ambulance driver was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition. The two police officers were also taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The stolen ambulance was impounded by police. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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