By Laura French
LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. — A North Carolina paramedic was injured after a head-on collision between a quick response vehicle (QRV) and another vehicle Thursday morning.
Lincoln County EMS released a statement saying one paramedic was on board the QRV and en route to their base when the QRV was struck head-on by another vehicle at approximately 7:40 a.m.
The paramedic was extricated from the QRV and transported “emergency traffic” to the hospital, according to the agency. The other driver was evaluated at the scene and not transported.
Lincoln County EMS and the East Lincoln Fire Department responded to the crash. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating.