NSW:NSW ambo crashes, slides along road

AAP General News (Australia)
08-03-2011
NSW:NSW ambo crashes, slides along road

SYDNEY, Aug 3 AAP - An ambulance crashed and slid 85 metres along the road as it responded
to an emergency in northwest Sydney, police say.

The vehicle attempted to access a bus lane running down the centre of the M2 at North
Rocks about 10pm (AEST) on Tuesday.

It hit a median strip, crashing onto the passenger's side and slid along the road.

The 55-year-old driver and a 40-year-old passenger, both believed to be paramedics,
suffered only minor injuries.

Police have launched an investigation into the crash.

A second ambulance was sent to the original emergency call.

Witnesses have been asked to call Crime Stoppers on 180033300.

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KEYWORD: AMBULANCE

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