A routine night shift at a Philadelphia hospital took a dramatic turn in the early hours of Saturday morning.
According to Fox News, three nurses at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center were struck by a vehicle while attempting to assist a gunshot victim.
The incident occurred when the driver who had dropped off the wounded individual suddenly fled the scene.
The chaotic event unfolded at approximately 4:30 a.m. in the hospital's ambulance bay. A silver Jeep Cherokee arrived with a 28-year-old gunshot victim, prompting three nurses to rush outside to provide aid.
As the medical professionals attempted to assist the wounded individual, the driver of the Jeep Cherokee unexpectedly accelerated. The vehicle struck not only the three nurses but also the gunshot victim they were trying to help.
The impact left one nurse, aged 36, in critical condition with facial injuries and internal bleeding. Two other nurses, aged 37 and 51, sustained head and back injuries but were listed in stable condition.
The original gunshot victim, who had arrived with multiple bullet wounds, may have also suffered a head injury from the hit-and-run incident. All four individuals are currently receiving treatment at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center.
Philadelphia law enforcement immediately initiated a search for the driver responsible for the hit-and-run. Authorities describe the suspect as a male, possibly in his twenties, last seen driving the silver Jeep Cherokee away from the hospital.
The police department has urged the public to come forward with any information that could lead to the apprehension of the suspect. They have provided a dedicated tipline for citizens to report any relevant details about the incident or the driver's whereabouts.
Investigators are working to piece together the events leading up to the gunshot victim's arrival at the hospital and the subsequent hit-and-run. The motive behind the driver's actions remains unclear at this time.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the hospital community, with staff and administrators expressing concern for their injured colleagues. Penn Presbyterian Medical Center has implemented additional security measures in the wake of the event to ensure the safety of its personnel and patients.
The medical center is providing support services to staff members affected by the incident, including counseling and temporary schedule adjustments for those who need time to process the traumatic event.
The hit-and-run at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center has left three nurses injured and a community shaken. A vehicle dropping off a gunshot victim struck the nurses and the wounded individual before fleeing the scene. Philadelphia police are actively searching for the driver, who is described as a male, possibly in his twenties. The incident underscores the unexpected dangers healthcare workers may face in the line of duty.
