General News of Friday, 6 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comTwo Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) with the National Ambulance Service narrowly escaped harm after unknown assailants opened fire on their ambulance in the early hours of Monday, March 2, 2026, near Yendi. National Ambulance Service announces major fleet expansionThe gunshots shattered the ambulance’s windscreen and damaged both front tyres, placing the crew in a dangerous situation. Under direct fire, he engaged the reverse gear and executed a high-speed tactical retreat, manoeuvring the crippled vehicle 0.5 km to the safety of the Yendi Police Checkpoint,” the National Ambulance Service recounted. “Both SEMT Donkor and EMT Blowing are physically safe and uninjured, with the vehicle at the police checkpoint. Meanwhile, the Ambulance Service commended the crew for their bravery and composure under pressure.

Source: GhanaWeb March 06, 2026 12:12 UTC