Over the weekend in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, two paramedics were injured when the ambulance they were driving hit a moose, according to CTV News.
The accident occurred on Saturday night, and both paramedics' injuries aren't considered to be serious.
The ambulance was on its way to a call when the crash happened, and luckily there weren't any patients inside of the vehicle, a spokesperson for the Ambulance New Brunswick (AMB) told CTV News.
The AMB spokesperson added that the accident took place north of Moncton on the highway, Route 126.
AMB said in a statement provided to CTV News that they do their best to minimize crashes by working with the paramedics to encourage safe driving practices.
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure said last July that there is an average of 352 moose-vehicle collisions in New Brunswick each year, according to CBC.
"While accidents are reported year round, more than 70% occur between May and October. The three most critical months are June, July, and August," according to the Moose-Vehicle Awareness section on the Newfoundland and Labrador government website.
Most of the moose-related car accidents happen between dusk and dawn -- when it's challenging for drivers to see clearly. It's also the most popular time for moose to move around the area. The website added that most accidents actually happen on clear nights.
To avoid getting into an accident with a moose, it's advised to slow down while driving at night, look for warning signs that point out high-risk areas, scan both sides of the road while driving through a high-risk area, and be aware that moose can act in unpredictable ways.
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