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A video verified by the BBC shows the moments leading up to the death of a 14-year-old Palestinian boy, Jad Jandal, who was shot by Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank.

Israeli forces reportedly fired over 900 rounds at a convoy of clearly marked ambulances and emergency vehicles in Gaza, resulting in the deaths of 15 aid workers.

Finnish Lions Clubs are sending ambulances to Ukraine, highlighting their ongoing support for the war-torn country, with each vehicle able to save numerous lives each month.

The article discusses the suggestion of using smaller helicopters for more efficient fire-fighting efforts in response to wildfires in Iceland.

The article discusses the importance of air ambulances in urgent medical situations, detailing how to book them and the associated costs.

Lucía Caram, an Argentine nun, has dedicated the last four years to securing nearly 200 donated ambulances for Ukraine amidst the ongoing Russian invasion.

A senior aide to the Ondo State Governor has defended the introduction of tricycle ambulances amid social media criticism, emphasizing their role in improving emergency healthcare access in rural areas.

The motorcycle ambulance service operated by Samu in Campinas will be discontinued due to the lack of a supplier willing to renew the contract.

Stockholm has expanded a protection stop for ambulance personnel, preventing them from responding to high-risk patients without proper risk assessments.

A car crashed into a hospital wall in Independência, Brazil, striking two parked ambulances, but fortunately, no injuries were reported.

A significant emergency response took place on Oxford Road in Manchester, involving police and ambulances attending to a welfare concern.

The Greek government plans to hire 5,000 permanent staff and 3,000 auxiliary positions in the National Health System by 2026, along with the addition of 250 new ambulances.

A multi-vehicle accident involving a head-on collision has occurred, prompting several ambulances and an air ambulance to respond to the scene in Norway.

A violent incident in Stavanger has left one person injured, as police and ambulances responded to the scene.

São Paulo is set to establish mobile health stations for Carnival attendees over the festive period, ensuring medical coverage for the expected crowds.

UK motorists may face penalty points and fines for failing to yield to ambulances and other emergency vehicles according to new Highway Code regulations.

The proposal for creating 25 new advisory positions in the Sorocaba City Council could cost over R$ 16 million, which could alternatively fund significant health and community services.

Slovak Health Minister Kamil Šaško is moving to delay an approved reform of ambulance services, citing inability to resolve issues with a previous tender.

Sapporo experienced record heavy snowfall on January 25, leading to significant delays in ambulance response times, with 199 incidents reported in one day where ambulances could not dispatch promptly.

North Ostrobothnia aims to cut unnecessary emergency visits for the elderly and chronic patients by equipping ambulances with tools for home laboratory tests.

A school bus in Øvre Eiker drove into a ditch, but fortunately, no injuries were reported after all passengers were safely checked out by ambulances.

In Czechia, there are concerns that ambulances are being dispatched unnecessarily due to misinformation or miscommunication about the urgency of medical situations.

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced a significant investment in health while delivering new ambulances for the Samu service in Salvador, Bahia.

Two cars collided on highway 350 near Geithus in Buskerud, prompting two air ambulances to be dispatched, but they were later told to turn back as all five individuals involved were conscious at the scene.

The cost of private ambulances will increase, with a 20% surcharge on holidays, and new regulations will require at least two personnel when transporting non-emergency patients.

A suspicious object, suspected to be a bomb, was discovered in a package at a post office on Pallasti Street in Tallinn, prompting the arrival of bomb squads, police, and ambulances, while the street was closed to traffic.

The Israel Defense Forces allege that Hamas has violated a U.S.-brokered ceasefire by misusing ambulances, schools, and hospitals in northern Gaza to transport terrorists and weapons.

In 2025, 1,191 ambulance shifts were canceled in Region Västernorrland due to a lack of personnel, averaging 3.1 cancellations per day, according to reports.

Three inmates at the youth prison in Bøn engaged in violent behavior, resulting in ambulances and police responding to the scene.

After nearly two years of near-total closure, the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza is partially opened, but crossing remains complicated.

The first Palestinians have crossed the Rafah border into Egypt, with three ambulances carrying the wounded being the first to pass through.

The Rafah border crossing has reopened, and ambulances are lined up waiting to enter.

Over thirty individuals have sought treatment at the emergency department due to serious injuries caused by icy conditions, with several requiring surgery.

Data from the National Centre for Monitoring Emergency Medical Services reveals that ambulances most often responded to calls in Sosnowiec, with the University Hospital in Krakow receiving the highest number of patients.

Heavy snowfall and strong winds are causing difficult road conditions in Poland, with ambulances and trains facing significant delays.

Amid unclear casualties and causes following a fire disaster at a popular bar in Cran Montan, Switzerland, vigils are held as survivor testimonies raise concerns about the venue's safety measures.

Witnesses reported that at least 20 Italians were present at the nightclub in Crans-Montana that caught fire on New Year's Eve, leading to a large emergency response including firefighters and ambulances.

New Year's Eve in Rome near the Colosseum turned chaotic as revelers faced dangers including pickpocketing and people throwing bottles and firecrackers.

A healthcare worker in Valladolid has been arrested for repeatedly stealing from patients in hospitals and during ambulance transfers, exploiting their vulnerability.

A family was devastated on Boxing Day when Laura made a desperate phone call after witnessing her mother-in-law being fatally struck by a vehicle in Sperone near Pistoia, leading to a swift response from ambulances and subsequent medical emergencies.

Giving birth in the Central African Republic, one of the most dangerous countries in the world for mothers, is extremely difficult due to a lack of healthcare facilities, personnel, ambulances, and electricity, contributing to one of the highest maternal mortality rates globally.