Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a pedestrian was hit by an ambulance in Surry Hills this morning.
About 12.15am (Sunday 9 October 2022), police were called to Elizabeth Street, following reports an ambulance was travelling south when it collided with a pedestrian near the intersection of Devonshire Street.
NSW Ambulance paramedics treated a 32-year-old man at the scene for serious head injuries before he was taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in a critical condition.
The man remains in hospital in a critical, but stable condition.
Officers attached to Surry Hills Police Area Command established a crime scene and have commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
As investigations continue, detectives are seeking any witnesses to the crash or anyone with information to contact Surry Hills Police Station on 9265 4144 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Initial inquiries have led police to believe the NSW Ambulance crew was responding to an urgent call for assistance.
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. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
