A paramedic was killed and two others hurt Friday in a crash involving a semi-truck and an ambulance with the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Fire Department.
Video from the scene shows the cab of the ambulance sheared off from the rest of the rig. The crash happened on State Route 87 near McDowell Road, azfamily.com reported.
We are saddened by the tremendous loss of the #SRPMIC Fire Department paramedic who was killed in a crash earlier today. Ourđź’™s are w/ the responder's family & w/the firefighter that remains in the hospital. Please keep them in your prayers tonight & the coming days #SaltRiverFD https://t.co/ltxDpP6O6T
— Glendale Police (@GlendaleAZPD) April 8, 2022
A spokesperson from the Arizona Department of Safety said another paramedic in the ambulance is in extremely critical condition. The truck driver is said to have minor injuries.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.