{"id":2366,"date":"2025-10-22T12:40:17","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T12:40:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tbdig.com\/?p=2366"},"modified":"2025-10-22T12:40:17","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T12:40:17","slug":"ambulance-overturns-during-emergency-trip-authorities-release-new-details","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tbdig.com\/sirbenet\/ambulance-overturns-during-emergency-trip-authorities-release-new-details\/","title":{"rendered":"Ambulance Overturns During Emergency Trip \u2014 Authorities Release New Details"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

DOUGHERTY COUNTY, Ga. \u2014 A terrifying scene unfolded early Saturday morning when a three-vehicle crash involving an ambulance<\/strong> left nine people injured<\/strong>, including a newborn baby<\/strong>, according to the Georgia State Patrol (GSP)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The accident happened just after 7 a.m.<\/strong> at the intersection of Pine Avenue and Monroe Street<\/strong> in Albany. Authorities say a Dougherty County EMS ambulance<\/strong>, which was transporting two patients<\/strong> and three medical staff members<\/strong>, collided with a 2017 Ford pickup truck<\/strong>. The impact caused the ambulance to flip onto its side<\/strong>, striking a 2023 Buick Encore<\/strong> that was passing through the intersection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Within minutes, Albany Police<\/strong> and fire crews<\/strong> were on the scene, quickly joined by GSP investigators<\/strong>. The intersection was closed for several hours as emergency responders treated the injured and cleared debris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inside the ambulance were five people<\/strong> \u2014 two patients, including a newborn<\/strong>, and three EMS personnel. The Ford truck carried two occupants<\/strong>, while the Buick had two more<\/strong>. In total, nine people were transported<\/strong> to Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital<\/strong>, where officials later confirmed that all were in stable condition<\/strong> with non-life-threatening injuries<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photos taken at the scene showed the overturned ambulance surrounded by first responders, flashing lights, and emergency vehicles as paramedics worked to stabilize patients and ensure everyone\u2019s safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dougherty County EMS Director James Gibney<\/strong> expressed relief that the outcome wasn\u2019t worse, saying in a statement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThe safety of our patients, our crews, and our community remains our highest priority. We are grateful that no serious injuries occurred and deeply appreciate the swift, professional response of all first responders involved.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Gibney confirmed that the newborn and the other patient<\/strong> were kept under medical observation as a precaution, while all three EMS staff members<\/strong> were treated for minor injuries<\/strong> and later released.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Investigators from the GSP are still piecing together the events that led to the crash. They are currently reviewing traffic-light data<\/strong>, dashcam footage<\/strong>, and witness statements<\/strong> to determine which vehicle entered the intersection first. At this time, speed and alcohol are not believed to be factors<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Local residents say this particular intersection has seen several accidents in recent years. \u201cPeople speed through there all the time,\u201d one resident said. \u201cIt\u2019s a miracle no one was killed this morning.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By mid-day, the wreckage was cleared and traffic flow restored<\/strong>, with backup EMS crews<\/strong> ensuring uninterrupted service across the county.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Albany Mayor Bo Dorough<\/strong> also praised first responders for their quick action:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThis could have been a tragedy. Thanks to the professionalism of our EMS teams and the coordinated efforts of police and fire departments, lives were protected today.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The Georgia State Patrol<\/strong> is expected to release its preliminary report once the crash reconstruction is complete. For now, the focus remains on supporting those recovering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWhen the caregivers become the patients, it hits close to home,\u201d Director Gibney added. \u201cWe\u2019re thankful everyone is going to be okay.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Our thoughts are with all those affected by this frightening crash. What do you think should be done to make intersections like Pine and Monroe safer? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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