Everything we know as ambulance involved in fatal collision with Sheffield man was from East Midlands
”We are co-operating fully with the police investigation.
An ambulance that was involved in a fatal collision with a man in Sheffield had come from out of the region, it has emerged.
East Midlands Ambulance service have confirmed that they are “co-operating fully” with police investigations after the tragic incident on Wednesday, September 9.
The crash took place shortly after 6.30pm on Myrtle Road, in the Heeley area of Sheffield.
A 26-year-old pedestrian was injured in the collision with an East Midlands ambulance, and while medical staff worked to resuscitate him, the man tragically died at the scene.
Workers in Derbyshire have now paid their condolences as investigations continued
Craig Whyles, East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust Divisional Director for Derbyshire, said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died, and with everyone affected by this tragic incident.
“Support is available for our colleagues, and we are co-operating fully with the police investigation.
“It would not be appropriate to comment further at this stage while enquiries are ongoing.”
The crash brought traffic to a standstill while emergency services responded.
Police have confirmed the driver of the ambulance remained at the scene to assist officers after the collision.
South Yorkshire Police said in a statement: “At 6.41pm yesterday, we were called to reports of a road traffic collision on Myrtle Road, Sheffield.
“It is reported that a man was involved in a collision with an ambulance.
“Medical staff performed CPR on the 26-year-old man, but he sadly died at the scene.
“Officers attended and the driver of the ambulance remained at the scene to assist officers with their enquiries.”