Multiple people were rushed to the hospital after a pedestrian collision in Fall River on Thursday.
At approximately 3:30 p.m., a call came into dispatch for a vehicle versus a pedestrian in the area of Spring and Fourth Streets.
According to Fall River EMS, Squad 11 and Medic 4 and Fall River Fire Engine 2 responded. Police officers also arrived on scene.
En route to the call, updated notes stated the pedestrian hit by the vehicle was a pediatric patient. As units arrived on scene, Squad 11 established EMS command and requested for 2 additional ambulances to the scene. At this time Medic 2 and Medic 6 responded with Squad 12 to the scene.
EMS stated that Medic 4 transported 1 pediatric patient to Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Rhode Island with a driver from Engine 2, so both paramedics could be in the back, working on patient care during transport. Medic 2 and Medic 6 transported 2 patients to a local hospital.
The incident is under investigation.
EMS wants to remind all drivers to be cautious when driving, to drive the speed limit and to always wear your seatbelt.
