An accident involving an ambulance occurred in Ufa

An accident involving three cars, including an ambulance, occurred in Ufa, injuring five people. This was announced on October 7 by the press service of the State Traffic Inspectorate of Bashkortostan.

"According to preliminary data, a Gazelle Next ambulance, a Volkswagen Polo and a Lada Granta collided on Marshal Zhukov Street," the department's Telegram channel said.

It is noted that the driver and an ambulance paramedic, as well as a patient, were injured in the accident. They were taken to the hospital. In addition, the driver and passenger of the Volkswagen car sought medical help.

"It is known that the ambulance was moving with the sound flashing lights on," the ministry said.

Traffic police officers and other emergency services are working at the scene.

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