Teenager arrested for driving fake ambulance
A teenager has been arrested after he was caught driving a fake ambulance around a Welsh village.
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Motorcyclist and two cars involved in crash on Aberdeen road
A blocked lane on an Aberdeen road has reopened after a collision involving a motorcycle.
Aberdeen city centre road closed after incident
A road in Aberdeen city centre has been closed as emergency services deal with an ongoing incident.
North-east ambulance staff poised for strike
Ambulance workers could vote for strike action if shift improvements are not made.
Ambulance ‘not a taxi to A&E’, says report
Paramedics should treat more patients at the scene to reduce pressures on A&E and hospital beds, a report has said.
Man dies in A90 crash
A 78-year-old man has died following a two-vehicle crash on a north-east road.
Van driver cut free after crash with ambulance
A van driver had to be cut free from his vehicle after a crash with an ambulance.
Four ambulance trusts record waiting times of more than 24 hours – report
Four of the UK’s ambulance trusts have kept patients waiting for more than 24 hours – while one person waited for two-and-a-half days, it has been reported.
Ambulance overturns on emergency call-out
An ambulance on an emergency call has overturned after a two-vehicle collision.
Air ambulance called after 5-year-old injured on north-east farm
An air ambulance was called to assist a five-year-old who was injured on a north-east farm.
Emergency services called to Aberdeen crash
Emergency services were called to a crash on an Aberdeen road last night.
Driver charged following Aberdeen crash
One person has been charged in connection with a three-vehicle crash in Aberdeen. The crash, which involved a Land Rover Discovery and a Vauxhall van, happened on Cairn Road in Bieldside at 1.45pm. Police, fire and ambulance attended the scene. A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “The incident was cleared just before 3pm.”
Aberdeen man admits trying to punch cop and swearing at paramedics helping while drunk
A drunk man fell over as he tried escape ambulance crews who were helping him and then attempted to punch a police officer.
Aberdeen road partially blocked after motorbike crash
The bus lane of an Aberdeen road has been blocked after a crash involving a motorcyclist.
NHS 70: Dedicated north-east staff reveal ups and downs of jobs
They are the dedicated staff who have worked tirelessly to make sure patients receive the best healthcare possible.
Woman airlifted to hospital after collision on north-east road
A woman has been airlifted to hospital following a two-vehicle crash.
North-east road shut after two-car crash
A north-east road was blocked today following a crash between two cars.
North-east dad thanks ambulance staff after suffering 15 cardiac arrests in 3 hours
"I was having soup and the next thing I'm in intensive care"
Emergency services called after woman falls down embankment in Aberdeen
Emergency services were called to an Aberdeen road last night after a woman fell down an embankment.
Video: Man taken to hospital after car overturns on Aberdeen street
A man has been taken to hospital this afternoon after a four-vehicle crash in Aberdeen.
Two pedestrians hit by car in north-east town
Emergency services were called to a north-east town after two pedestrians were struck by a car.
Ambulance and fire crews attend three-vehicle crash on A96
Emergency services have been called to a three-vehicle crash on a north-east road.
North-east pensioner with broken hip forced to wait an hour for medical help
An 81-year-old had to wait in pain for an hour before medical assistance could reach him after falling in a north-east town centre.
Woman taken to hospital following fire at North-east sheltered housing complex
An elderly woman was taken to hospital after a fire at a North-east sheltered housing complex.
Alcohol-related ambulance call-outs in North-east drop by more than 40% in two years
Ambulance call-outs related to alcohol in the North-east have dropped by more than 40% in two years.
Man airlifted to ARI after falling ill on North Sea oil platform
A man is being airlifted to hospital after falling ill on a North Sea oil platform.
Aberdeen man punched and ranted at 999 crew who came to his aid
A drunken man punched an ambulance technician who came to his aid after he “fell flat on his face” trying to climb a fence.
Cyclist airlifted to hospital after North-east crash
A North-east cyclist has been airlifted to hospital following a crash.
Emergency crews called to three-vehicle crash in Aberdeen
Police and paramedics were called after a three-car collision in Aberdeen.
Ambulance sorry for 999 call delays after Aberdeen dad dies
The Scottish Ambulance Service has apologised for delays to a 999 call as a father-of-three lay dying on the floor of a medical practice.