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Ambulance catches fire in west Harris County affecting traffic

Cynthia Miranda, Digital Content Producer

Published: June 13, 2023 at 4:02 PMUpdated: June 14, 2023 at 8:25 AM

HOUSTON – An ambulance caught on fire on Tuesday in west Harris County and impacted traffic.

Drivers were redirected at State Highway 99 close to Interstate 10.

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Preliminary: ambulance was occupied with 3 persons; two attendants and a patient. All are safe, however one of the attendants is experiencing some pain and will be transported along with the patient. https://t.co/MLyJPWocZI
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) June 13, 2023

The vehicle was leaking fuel. There were two attendants inside and a patient.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said everyone is going to be OK. One of the attendants had some pain and was taken to the hospital along with the patient.

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