Two People Transported To The Hospital After Candia Ambulance Crash

CANDIA, NH — Two members of the Candia Fire Department were transported to the hospital after the ambulance went off the road and crashed Monday on Old Candia Road near the intersection of Adams Road.

Candia units responded and arrived on the scene just before 7 p.m. The first arriving unit's report confirmed an ambulance-involved crash and reported the driver was not responsive. A Hooksett Ambulance was requested for two occupants that were in the ambulance. Both occupants were transported to the Elliot Hospital.

According to Candia Fire Capt. Michael Kelly, one was discharged from the emergency department, and the other was admitted to the hospital and is reportedly in stable condition.

A preliminary investigation by the Candia Fire Department Command Staff determined that the ambulance driver suffered a medical event while operating the 2022 Ford F-550 Braun Ambulance.

After completing a prior transport, the ambulance returned to the station and traveled north on Old Candia Road. The ambulance veered into the opposite lane of travel and then off the roadway for approximately 200 feet, striking a traffic sign and several small trees, coming to rest in a water-filled ditch. The ambulance passenger was able to exit the vehicle and began to evaluate and treat the driver until additional units arrived on the scene.

The Candia Fire Department thanked its mutual aid partner, Hooksett Fire & Rescue, for promptly responding to this incident. It also thanked the many departments throughout New Hampshire that contacted it to see if we needed any resources.