An ambulance was struck by a vehicle Friday morning around 8:30am on I270 near Montgomery Village Avenue while in the process of transporting a patient from a separate collision. According to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Pete Piringer, the ambulance was rear ended while en-route to the hospital. One patient from the striking vehicle was then transported and another ambulance continued transport of the original patient. We will post an update when additional information is available.
Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: Update (initial dispatch ~830a) – I270 IAO prior to Montgomery Village Av/W Diamond Av, main/express lanes, @mcfrs A728 w/patient transporting to hosp, rear-ended (struck), @MCFRS_EMIHS transported 1 adult patient (striking vehicle) & another EMS continued transport A728 patient
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