Two dead following ambulance crash

Two people died on Sunday when an ambulance collided with a car in Opava, Northern Moravia. One of the casualties was a passer-by, who was struck by the ambulance as it ricocheted away from the car. The second casualty was the woman being transported to hospital in the back of the ambulance in question. The drivers of the ambulance were both seriously injured, though their condition was not thought to be life-threatening, while those traveling in the car involved sustained minor injuries.