Steinbach RCMP are reporting that there were no injuries resulting from a recent collision between an SUV and ambulance that occurred at the intersection of Highway 12 North and Penfeld Drive in Steinbach.
On December 10, 2021, at approximately 10:20am, Steinbach RCMP responded to a two vehicle collision involving an SUV and ambulance.
Police investigation determined that the ambulance was traveling north on Highway 12 with its emergency equipment activated, when it was struck by an SUV attempting to turn south onto Highway 12 from Penfeld Drive. As a result of the collision, the ambulance jumped the median at the intersection and knocked over the left turning lane traffic lights.
RCMP say that the ambulance had a patient on board at the time of the collision, though no injuries were reported as a result of the collision. A second ambulance was called to continue the patient transfer and traffic was diverted around the intersection while police dealt with the vehicles involved.
