A routine emergency response turned into a terrifying scene early Saturday morning in Dougherty County, Georgia, when an ambulance transporting patients was involved in a violent multi-vehicle crash that left eight people injured, including a newborn baby.
The accident happened just after 7:00 a.m. at the busy intersection of Pine Avenue and Monroe Street, a location many residents use daily. Within seconds, the calm of the morning commute was replaced by chaos as the Dougherty County EMS ambulance was struck and rolled over from the impact.
Witnesses described the moment as shocking.
“One minute traffic was moving like normal, and the next there was metal everywhere and the ambulance was on its side,” one bystander said. “Then all you could hear were sirens.”
Those sirens came quickly. Additional emergency units rushed to the scene almost immediately, surrounding the overturned ambulance and damaged vehicles while paramedics worked to reach everyone involved.
Officials later confirmed that three EMS personnel and two patients were inside the ambulance at the time of the crash. One of the patients was a newborn baby, a detail that made the incident especially distressing for first responders and those watching from nearby sidewalks and cars.
Despite the frightening images and the severity of the collision, authorities delivered a message of relief: all eight people involved are expected to survive.
No life-threatening injuries were reported.
The newborn was carefully transferred to another ambulance and taken to the hospital for monitoring. Doctors say the infant is being closely observed as a precaution, but early evaluations showed no critical injuries.
Other injured individuals, including the EMS workers and occupants of the other vehicles, were also transported to local hospitals to be examined for possible internal injuries and trauma.
Dougherty County EMS confirmed that strict emergency protocols were activated immediately after the crash.
Additional crews provided on-scene treatment, stabilized patients, and coordinated transportation to ensure that everyone received rapid medical attention.
“We are grateful that no serious injuries occurred, and we appreciate the swift response of first responders at the scene,” said EMS Director James Gibney in an official statement.
His words echoed the feelings of many in the community, who expressed relief online after learning the newborn and other victims were safe.
Still, concern remains.
Residents familiar with the intersection say it is often congested and difficult to navigate, especially during morning hours.
“This crossing is dangerous,” one local driver said. “There are accidents here all the time. Something needs to change before someone gets k*lled.”
The Georgia State Patrol has opened a formal investigation into the crash. Troopers are reviewing:
- Witness statements
- Traffic camera footage
- Vehicle damage reports
- Road conditions
- And possible mechanical issues
At this stage, authorities have not confirmed what caused the collision or which vehicle may have been at fault.
They are asking the public for patience as investigators work to reconstruct the exact sequence of events that led to the ambulance overturning.
For the EMS crews involved, the incident was a painful reminder of the risks they face daily.
“These men and women go out to save lives,” one resident wrote on social media. “And today, they needed saving too.”
The crash has also reignited conversations about emergency vehicle safety, traffic awareness, and the responsibility of drivers to yield and remain alert near sirens and flashing lights.
As cleanup crews cleared debris from the road and traffic slowly returned to normal, the emotional weight of the morning lingered.
An ambulance.
A newborn.
A rollover.
And eight people whose lives could have changed forever.
Instead, thanks to fast action and experienced medical teams, tragedy was narrowly avoided.
The community now waits for answers — and hopes this frightening moment will lead to safer roads, better awareness, and fewer sirens in the future.
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