Newly qualified paramedic killed in collision while on duty

Friday, 7 January 2022 19:15

By V2 Radio News Team

A paramedic with South East Coast Ambulance Service which operates across Sussex, has been killed in a collision with a cement lorry.

Alice Clark, 21, who started work in November with South East Coast Ambulance Service, suffered serious multiple injuries in the crash on Wednesday evening at around 8:20pm.

Despite further emergency services being despatched, including an air ambulance, she died at the scene near Tonbridge.

Speaking about their daughter, Alice’s parents said: “Alice was so excited to qualify as a paramedic and looked forward to every shift. She was a beautiful, kind, fun loving daughter, sister and granddaughter. She loved to travel and anyone who met her loved her. She will be missed more than words can say by family and friends. We would ask for privacy at this very sad and tragic time for us"

A male paramedic was taken to a London hospital and a student paramedic, who was travelling in the rear of the vehicle, was also taken to hospital with a head injury.

The ambulance at the time had been on its way to an incident, but there were no other persons on board. The lorry driver also received medical attention for minor injuries.

Paying tribute today, Giovanni Mazza, Manager for the Paddock Wood Operating Unit where Alice was based said: “Although she had only been with us for a short time, Alice was already very much part of our ambulance family and will be remembered as a kind and dedicated paramedic. She will be deeply and sadly missed by her colleagues and we’re sending our love and prayers to her family and friends during this horrendous time.”

Police are investigating what happened and are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.

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