Residents of Cluj county in Romania attacked an ambulance crew with…
Residents of Cluj county in Romania attacked an ambulance crew with clubs, axes, and stones due to rumors of alleged child abductions; the driver suffered serious injuries.
Consensus
- The attack on the ambulance occurred in Cluj County, Romania.
- The attackers used clubs, axes, and stones.
- The incident was triggered by rumors spread on TikTok about ambulance crews kidnapping children.
- The ambulance driver sustained serious injuries, including damage to the cornea from glass shards.
- Despite injuries, the driver continued operating the vehicle and transported the medical team and patient to a nearby hospital.
- The Romanian Ministry of Health condemned the attack and attributed it to 'absurd misinformation' circulating online.
Points of divergence
- The Ministry of Health reported that the incident occurred during medical assistance to a patient in the commune of Râșnov-Crișturi. — vesti
- The Ministry of Health mentioned that a video showing an 11-month-old child driving a car had previously prompted police to open a criminal case. — vesti
- No mention was made of the child driving video or a criminal case being opened. — tg_rian_ru
Coverage (2 sources)
- Ambulance attacked with axes due to rumors of child abduction in Romania — Вести
- In Romania, ambulance attacked due to rumors about child abduction. — РИА Новости (Telegram)