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Six people taken to hospital after ambulance and Toyota Prius collide on Centenary Mwy

Two paramedics are among six people taken to hospital after a fiery crash involving an ambulance on the Centenary Mwy in Brisbane this morning.

Two paramedics have been taken to hospital after a Toyota Prius collided with their ambulance at Mount Coot-Tha early Mondaymorning. Picture: RMGNEWS
Two paramedics have been taken to hospital after a Toyota Prius collided with their ambulance at Mount Coot-Tha early Mondaymorning. Picture: RMGNEWS

Two paramedics have been taken to hospital after a Toyota Prius collided with their ambulance at Mount Coot-Tha early on Monday morning.

A Queensland Ambulance Service spokeswoman said the crash occurred at the intersection of Centenary Mwy and Mount Coot-Tha Rd about 12.40am.

Two paramedics have been taken to hospital after a Toyota Prius collided with an ambulance at Mount Coot-Tha on Monday morning. Picture: RMGNEWS
Two paramedics have been taken to hospital after a Toyota Prius collided with an ambulance at Mount Coot-Tha on Monday morning. Picture: RMGNEWS

The Toyota caught fire after the crash and was extinguished by emergency services a short time later.

The driver of the vehicle, a 22-year-old Redbank Plains man, and three passengers, two men aged 28 and 21 and a 25-year-old woman, were taken to hospital in stable conditions.

Two paramedics were transported to hospital for assessment.

Two paramedics have been taken to hospital after a Toyota Prius collided with an ambulance at Mount Coot-Tha early on Monday morning. Picture: RMGNEWS
Two paramedics have been taken to hospital after a Toyota Prius collided with an ambulance at Mount Coot-Tha early on Monday morning. Picture: RMGNEWS

Initial information suggested the ambulance was not deliberately rammed. It is unclear whether it had been flashing lights and sirens at the time of the crash.

Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the crash.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or who have relevant dashcam or CCTV is urged to come forward.

Original URL: https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/emergency-services/five-people-taken-to-hospital-after-ambulance-and-toyota-prius-collide-on-centenary-mwy/news-story/082d16a2873a867a7099465f5ce1e7a2