Crime & Safety
Patient Steals Ambulance In Worcester, Crashes In West Boylston: Police
A patient stole an ambulance from a Worcester hospital before crashing in neighboring West Boylston.
WORCESTER, MA — A patient stole an ambulance from 100 Century Drive on Sunday night before crashing in West Boylston, Worcester police confirmed.
Police received the report at 8:07 p.m. The patient had taken a Coastal ambulance and later crashed in the town of West Boylston, according to Worcester officials.
The patient driving the stolen ambulance was taken to a nearby hospital as a Priority 1 patient, the most serious injury status, police said. Coastal employees did not report any injuries and no other injuries were reported.
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Police did not release the patient's identity or announce any charges as of Monday morning. The incident remains under investigation.
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