Four Injured in Ambulance Crash During Winter Storm

Aberdeen Fire Rescue personnel hurt in collision with semi near Groton, South Dakota

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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Four Aberdeen Fire Rescue personnel were injured when an ambulance they were in crashed with a semi-truck during a winter storm near Groton, South Dakota. The ambulance was responding to a call when the collision occurred at the intersection of Highway 12 and 393rd Avenue east of Aberdeen. All four people in the ambulance were transported for evaluation of minor injuries, while no other injuries were reported.

Why it matters

Ambulance crashes during severe winter weather conditions raise concerns about public safety and the risks emergency responders face when responding to calls in hazardous environments. This incident highlights the challenges of providing critical medical services during extreme storms.

The details

The Aberdeen Fire Rescue Medic 2 ambulance was responding to a call in Groton at approximately 10:45 a.m. on February 18 when it collided with a semi-truck at the intersection of Highway 12 and 393rd Avenue east of Aberdeen. All four personnel inside the ambulance were transported to be evaluated for minor injuries, while no other injuries were reported from the crash.

  • The incident occurred at approximately 10:45 a.m. on February 18, 2026.
  • A blizzard warning was in effect for Aberdeen at the time of the crash.

The players

Aberdeen Fire Rescue

The fire and emergency medical services department for the city of Aberdeen, South Dakota.

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The takeaway

This crash underscores the dangers emergency responders face when providing critical services during severe winter storms, and the need for additional safety precautions and training to protect them in hazardous conditions.