NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) -- At least two people are in custody following two separate incidents involving ambulances that were stolen on Saturday while Nashville first responders were handling medical calls.
According to the Nashville Fire Department (NFD), somebody stole Medic 28 from TriStar Summit Hospital in Hermitage, drove it into Wilson County, and then fled back to Davidson County.
"Multiple law enforcement officers pursued the individual, and officers took decisive measures to stop the ambulance," fire officials stated.
The Mt. Juliet Police Department posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, shortly before 12:45 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30 that a chase involving a stolen ambulance from Nashville was "no longer active after spike deployment," adding that the pursuit ended off Stewart's Ferry Pike
The NFD thanked members of the Metro Nashville Police Department and the Mt. Juliet Police Department for their work to track down the suspect, who has since been taken into custody.
In a separate incident, fire officials reported that Medic 29 was responding to a medical call in the 500 block of Ben Allen Road when someone drove off in the ambulance and crashed into Engine 15, which was assigned to the same call.
According to NFD, no first responders were injured, both ambulances were recovered, and the suspects were arrested. However, both incidents are still under investigation.
"The NFD takes these incidents seriously and is committed to ensuring the safety of its personnel and the public," fire officials said in a Saturday afternoon statement. "The department is working closely with law enforcement to investigate these incidents and take appropriate action."
"We are grateful for the quick response and collaboration of law enforcement in both incidents," added Chief William Swann. "The safety of our personnel and the public is our top priority."
The NFD urges community members to respect emergency vehicles and personnel. You are also asked to report any suspicious activity involving emergency vehicles immediately.
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