Crash involving ambulance vehicle - Merrylands

Police are investigating a crash involving an ambulance vehicle in Sydney's west overnight.

Just before 2am (Sunday 26 July 2020), police were called to Sherwood Road, Merrylands, after reports a NSW Ambulance vehicle and a Holden Commodore had collided head-on.

Officers from Cumberland Police Area Command attended and spoke to the Holden driver, a 32-year-old man. He was subjected to a roadside breath test returning a positive result.

The driver was treated by paramedics for a laceration to his arm before being taken to Westmead Hospital for treatment. He also underwent mandatory testing.

The Holden passenger, the paramedics and a patient inside the ambulance vehicle were uninjured.

Inquiries are continuing.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.

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