An ambulance transporting a cardiac arrest patient collided with a passenger vehicle at a busy intersection in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, injuring six people lightly.
Incident Details
The crash occurred around 7:43 p.m. on April 2 at the Migum Station intersection in Bundang-gu, Seongnam. Emergency responders rushed to the scene after the ambulance, carrying the patient to a nearby hospital, struck the oncoming car.
Officials confirm the ambulance held the patient along with several responders. The impact left the driver of the passenger car and five others with minor injuries, requiring medical attention.
Patient Transfer and Investigation
Responders quickly transferred the cardiac arrest patient to a replacement ambulance to continue the urgent transport without delay. No serious injuries were reported among those involved.
Police investigation points to the ambulance running a red light as the likely cause. Authorities continue to examine traffic camera footage and witness statements to determine the full sequence of events.
