April Proves Cruel for Ambulances in Accidents, Thefts

April isn't over yet, and it's already been a cruel month for emergency agencies and their ambulances.

Ambulances have been in an unusual number of accidents—responding to calls in most cases—this month. Units also have been the targets of thieves, who've driven off and damaged the vehicles in some cases.

Here's a look at some of the April incidents involving ambulances. Also check out our breakdown of recent accidents and thefts involving fire apparatus.

Accidents

April 4: Patient Dies, Nine Injured in NYC Ambulance Rollover Crash

April 5: Four Injured When SUV Collides with MI Ambulance

April 5: FL Ambulance Driver Cited in Two-Vehicle Crash

April 11: Collision Sends Detroit EMS Unit Crashing into Wall

April 12: Five Injured in VA Ambulance Rollover Crash

April 13: Collision with Van Overturns NC Ambulance

April 22: OH Medics, Patient Injured in Ambulance Collision with Semi

Thefts

April 4: FL Ambulance Stolen from Hospital as Medics Drop Off Patient

April 5: Watch TX Ambulance Lead Police on Wild Chase

• RELATED: TX Man Visited Station Before Allegedly Stealing Ambulance

April 22: Three Injured after Empty New Orleans Ambulance Stolen