Several people were sent to the hospital after a pedestrian collision in Fall River on Thursday.
Before 3:30 p.m., dispatch received a call reporting a car collision with a pedestrian near Spring and Fourth Streets.
According to Fall River EMS, Squad 11, Medic 4, and Fall River Fire Engine 2 responded. Police officers also arrived at the scene.
En route to the call, updated notes revealed that the pedestrian struck by the vehicle was a juvenile patient. As units arrived on the scene, Squad 11 formed EMS command and requested two extra ambulances. At this point, Medics 2 and 6 arrived on the scene, accompanied by Squad 12.
According to EMS, Medic 4 carried one pediatric patient to Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Rhode Island with a driver from Engine 2, allowing both paramedics to be in the rear and work on patient care during transport. Medics 2 and 6 transferred two patients to a local hospital.
The situation is being investigated.
EMS wants to encourage all drivers to be cautious, to follow the speed limit, and to always wear their seatbelts.
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