Paramedics had to administer a drug that prevents opioid overdoses to one of the drivers in a crash that sent six people to hospital Monday afternoon.
Calgary EMS said paramedics were called to the 600 block of Marlborough Way N.E. just before 4:30 p.m. for a collision between a minivan and a sedan.
Police told Global News one vehicle had been stolen. They said the vehicle’s driver appeared very impaired by drugs and required emergency treatment at the scene as a result.
“One of the males had an altered level of consciousness upon our arrival, but we were able to normalize that en route to hospital,” paramedic Adam Loria said.
Police confirm the driver had to be administered naloxone. The drug is used to prevent overdose as a result of opioid exposure.
Four men ranging in age from 30s to 50s were taken to the Peter Lougheed Centre with minor injuries.
One man in his 30s was taken to the Foothills Medical Centre in serious but non-life-threatening condition. EMS said he was extricated from his vehicle.
A woman in her 20s was also taken to Foothills in serious but non-life-threatening condition.
Charges are pending against the driver of the sedan.
With files from Global’s Janet Lore
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