Cleveland County EMS
Coverage of Cleveland County EMS in the Nexus archive.
- Paramedic’s death sparks renewed calls for safer ambulances
Cleveland County Paramedic Ashley Moore died in a crash caused by a drunk driver traveling over 100 mph. EMT Gabriel Smith, who survived a similar ambulance collision in May 2023, highlighted ongoing safety concerns for EMS workers.
- Retired Mecklenburg paramedic pushes for more safety after Cleveland County paramedic killed in crash
A Cleveland County paramedic was killed in a high-speed crash while treating a patient in an ambulance. A retired Mecklenburg County paramedic, who lost both legs in a past ambulance collision, is advocating for improved safety measures in ambulances to protect emergency workers.
- One EMS worker killed, another injured after crash in Kings Mountain: NCSHP
One EMS worker was killed and another injured in a crash involving a Cleveland County EMS vehicle in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. The incident occurred around 8 a.m., leading to the closure of US 74 eastbound near Rea Const Road.
- Father, 2 sons safe after nearly drowning in Cleveland County river
A father and his two sons were rescued after nearly drowning in the Broad River in Boiling Springs, NC. Bystanders helped them to safety before emergency crews arrived, and the father and one son were hospitalized. Witnesses highlighted the river's unpredictable currents as a danger.