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Patient dies in West Philly ambulance crash

The crash involving the ambulance and a Nissan Altima happened just after 6 p.m. at the intersection of 63rd and Race Streets, police said.

The patient was taken to Lankenau Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
The patient was taken to Lankenau Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.Read more

A 75-year-old patient died after the Delaware County ambulance that was transporting him was involved in a crash Monday evening in West Philadelphia, police said.

The crash involving a Nissan Altima happened just after 6 p.m. at the intersection of 63rd and Race Streets, police said.

After the crash, the patient was transported to Lankenau Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 6:15 p.m.

The driver of the Nissan was taken to another hospital. That person’s condition was not immediately available.

The cause of the crash was under investigation, police said.