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Wednesday, October 7, 2009
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Two emergency medical technicians had to be rescued Tuesday morning after their ambulance crashed - trapping them inside.
The accident happened shortly after 8 a.m. on State Route 37 in the town of Theresa.
Police said the driver of the Guilfoyle ambulance was headed south when he crossed over the center line.
The ambulance struck a tree and tipped onto the driver's side.
No patients were inside the ambulance.
Firefighters and rescue workers pulled the victims out of the ambulance through the back door.
Both were taken to Samaritan Medical Center, where they were treated and released.
"We're grateful they're okay," said David Sherman, general manager of Guilfoyle Ambulance Service.
Sherman identified the driver of the ambulance as 20 year old Ryan LaFex of Cape Vincent and the passenger as 21 year old Paula Littlefield of Watertown.
He said the two were returning from a transport when the accident occurred.
Sherman said Guilfoyle is working with state police in investigating how the ambulance crashed.
He said the accident reduces Guilfoyle's fleet of ambulances to 11, but it shouldn't hinder day to day operations.
Sherman said the ambulance involved in the crash costs somewhere between $60,000 and $70,000.
He said Guilfoyle is working with its insurance company to replace the vehicle.
Sherman also expressed his appreciation to the emergency personnel who responded to the scene of the accident.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
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Two emergency medical technicians had to be rescued Tuesday morning after their ambulance crashed - trapping them inside.
The accident happened shortly after 8 a.m. on State Route 37 in the town of Theresa.
Police said the driver of the Guilfoyle ambulance was headed south when he crossed over the center line.
The ambulance struck a tree and tipped onto the driver's side.
No patients were inside the ambulance.
Firefighters and rescue workers pulled the victims out of the ambulance through the back door.
Both were taken to Samaritan Medical Center, where they were treated and released.
"We're grateful they're okay," said David Sherman, general manager of Guilfoyle Ambulance Service.
Sherman identified the driver of the ambulance as 20 year old Ryan LaFex of Cape Vincent and the passenger as 21 year old Paula Littlefield of Watertown.
He said the two were returning from a transport when the accident occurred.
Sherman said Guilfoyle is working with state police in investigating how the ambulance crashed.
He said the accident reduces Guilfoyle's fleet of ambulances to 11, but it shouldn't hinder day to day operations.
Sherman said the ambulance involved in the crash costs somewhere between $60,000 and $70,000.
He said Guilfoyle is working with its insurance company to replace the vehicle.
Sherman also expressed his appreciation to the emergency personnel who responded to the scene of the accident.
