BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – FOLLOWING yet another accident involving an ambulance, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has expressed concern over how residents approach emergency vehicles in the Federation.
On January 2, videos and photos circulated online showing a damaged vehicle alongside an ambulance following a traffic collision. In a press statement, MOH officials voiced alarm over “over the lack of respect and caution shown by some motorists towards Emergency Medical Services (EMS) vehicles, especially during emergency operations”.
This latest incident comes on the heels of a similar December accident, in which another ambulance was damaged, leaving several EMS personnel injured.
"This disregard has once again led to a serious road collision involving an EMS ambulance on the evening of January 2, 2025. The incident occurred at approximately 11:15 PM in the Palmetto Point area while the ambulance was transporting a patient to the Joseph N. France (JNF) General Hospital. The collision, involving oncoming traffic, resulted in five individuals being transported to JNF for medical treatment. Two of these individuals have since been discharged, while the others remain under the care of the hospital's medical team. The Ministry of Health wishes a full and speedy recovery to all those affected," the recent noted.
The Ministry emphasized that the incident highlights the need for heightened vigilance and strict adherence to traffic regulations by all road users. Emergency vehicles like ambulances often operate under critical conditions, requiring swift and uninterrupted transit to provide lifesaving services.
