Ambulance stoned while transporting pregnant woman

The National St John Ambulance was stoned last night while transporting a pregnant woman.

The incident occurred at 9-Mile roundabout as the ambulance-Bravo 21, was returning from 14-Mile at the peak of New Year celebration with the patient on board with her family member.

According to Ambulance Officer, Russell Bugana the attack started when a group of young boys ran towards the ambulance. Surprisingly a stone from nowhere penetrated the vehicle’s rear window, striking the patient on her foot.

He said moments later, a group of men and women armed with sticks, stones, and iron rods swarmed the ambulance.

“I almost drove into a drain. It was a terrifying situation, but we managed to come,” Bugana said.

 Fortunately, another St. John Ambulance team arrived at the scene and successfully evacuated the crew and patient.

The teams proceeded to Gordons Police Station, where the patient was transferred to Bravo 41 and transported to the hospital.

A formal complaint regarding the attack was lodged at the station.

Meanwhile Southern Region Operational Commander, Jethro Philemon condemned the attack and urged the public to respect emergency services.

 “We are here to save lives, not to harm anyone. Incidents like this not only endanger our teams but also delay critical care for patients. Despite this, we remain committed to serving the people,” he said.

The driver of Bravo 21 revealed that this was the second attack he has experienced while on duty, noting that the first incident nearly cost him his life.

“It’s disheartening, but we will continue to do our job and save lives,” he added.

St John Ambulance has reiterated its call for community support and respect for their work, emphasizing the importance of a safe environment for emergency response teams.