# Medical vehicle accident in Calabria

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/medical-vehicle-accident-in-calabria
> Updated: 2026-09-08T14:35:54.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

An emergency medical vehicle was involved in a road accident on the SS18 near a roundabout in Diamante, Calabria. The vehicle was traveling from Cetraro to provide medical assistance for a woman suffering a cardiac arrest when it collided with another vehicle.

The medical crew, comprising a doctor, a nurse, and a driver, sustained minor injuries. While the doctor was uninjured, the nurse and driver received treatment at Cetraro hospital for wounds expected to heal within seven days. The occupants of the other vehicle were unharmed. The initial medical emergency resulted in the death of a woman at her home. Local authorities are investigating the collision, and Anas personnel managed traffic at the scene.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Medical vehicle involved in accident in Diamante

An emergency medical vehicle responding to a cardiac arrest in Diamante, Italy, was involved in a collision on the SS18. The medical crew sustained minor injuries, while the patient involved in the initial call

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/medical-vehicle-involved-in-accident-in-diamante

### 2026-08-20: Red Cross medical vehicle involved in head-on collision in Italy

A Red Cross medical vehicle was involved in a head-on collision on the Ravello-Chiunzi road in Italy. No patients were on board during the accident, and investigations are ongoing.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/red-cross-medical-vehicle-involved-in-head-on-collision-in-italy

---
Cite as: Medical vehicle accident in Calabria. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/medical-vehicle-accident-in-calabria