Hungarian Ambulance Bags an Elk

Both crewmen of a Hungarian ambulance were injured Wednesday afternoon when the unit collided with an elk (or deer?) in Zalaegerszeg, Zala County.

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The collision caused extensive damage to the ambulance and caused it to drive into a ditch with the beast hanging out of the windshield where it was partly inside.

ZAOL / Umberto

The ambulance did not have a patient on board at the time. The driver suffered serious head injuries and the medic in the front seat had less severe injuries..

ZAOL / Umberto

Forestry officials estimated the animal to be about 4 years old and weighing 150 kg (330 lbs.). It was euthanized on the spot.
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