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11-Year-Old SLAM Miami Student Struck by City Ambulance Near School, Police Say She Is Serious but Stable

Investigators say the ambulance was in emergency mode, traveling against traffic to reach a hospital.

Overview

  • City of Miami Police said the collision happened just before 8 a.m. near 542 NW 12th Ave in Little Havana by SLAM Miami Charter School.
  • The girl ran between stopped vehicles after the crosswalk was blocked, according to Officer Michael Vega.
  • Miami Fire Rescue said the unit had lights and sirens on and was moving against traffic due to gridlock while transporting a patient.
  • The crew stopped immediately to render aid, and the child was taken to Ryder Trauma Center where she is listed as serious but stable.
  • NW 12th Avenue between NW 4th and 7th Streets remains closed for the ongoing investigation, and the fire department and school are providing support to those involved.