21/05/2014

Ambulance Involved Hit-And-Run In Co Armagh

A Northern Ireland ambulance has been involved in a hit-and-run incident in Camlough, Co Armagh.

The ambulance was transporting a patient, who was involved in a road crash, to hospital when the vehicle was struck by a car which then sped off the scene without stopping, on Tuesday.

The ambulance was badly damaged as result of the incident, however the patient and crew were not seriously injured.

The Ambulance Service is appealing to anyone with information to contact the PSNI.

(CVS/CD)

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