By MES Dispatch staff
The Briefing
• First responders described a chaotic rescue after a pickup truck struck worshippers outside a synagogue in Colleyville, Michigan, injuring multiple people.
• The incident occurred March 16 during a congregation gathering, prompting a large multi-agency emergency response.
• Fire, EMS and law enforcement crews worked under dangerous conditions to treat victims and secure the scene.
• Officials continue investigating the crash as authorities piece together circumstances and motives.
COLLEYVILLE, MI — First responders recounted the urgent rescue efforts after a pickup truck struck a crowd of worshippers outside a synagogue during services March 16, injuring multiple people and prompting a multi-agency response, officials said.
The incident occurred in Colleyville when a vehicle entered a crowded area near the synagogue’s entrance, striking several congregants. Fire, EMS and law enforcement personnel arrived on scene amid chaotic conditions as they worked to treat the injured and secure the area, according to accounts from emergency personnel.
Emergency crews worked under challenging circumstances, providing immediate medical care to victims before transporting them to area hospitals. First responders said coordination among departments was critical to managing the rapidly unfolding situation.
Law enforcement officials established a perimeter and assisted EMS with patient extrication, while fire units supported treatment and scene safety operations as additional resources arrived. No further operational details were immediately released by authorities.
Investigators continue to examine the cause of the truck’s movement into the crowd and whether any criminal intent was involved, officials said. Additional details on victim conditions and ongoing investigative steps were not yet available.