Great North Air Ambulance Responds to 14 Incidents Over Busy Weekend

The air ambulance responded to 14 incidents involving assaults, accidents, and medical emergencies across the North.

Great North Air Ambulance Responds to 14 Incidents Over Busy Weekend
Great North Air Ambulance Responds to 14 Incidents Over Busy Weekend

The Great North Air Ambulance had a busy weekend. They responded to fourteen incidents. This happened between March 8th and 9th. The teams cover the North East and Cumbria.

They went to eight incidents in the North East. Four incidents occurred in Cumbria, and one in Northumberland. They also attended one incident in Scotland. The incidents included cardiac arrests, assaults, falls, and road accidents. A medical incident also needed their help.

In Gateshead, the team responded to an assault in the Teams area. They arrived quickly in a rapid response vehicle. Paramedics and doctors worked with the ambulance service to treat the patient. Then, the crew took them to the hospital.

In Newcastle, they responded to a medical issue in the Westerhope area. Again, they arrived in a rapid response vehicle. The team assisted the ambulance service, assessing and treating the patient. A crew then transported them to the hospital.

In Sunderland, the team reacted to an assault in the city center. Paramedics and doctors arrived fast and worked with the ambulance service to help. After treatment, a crew took the patient to the hospital.

Near Gosforth, they responded to a car crash, arriving on scene in their vehicle. The team worked with another ambulance service. They assessed the injured person, and a coastguard helicopter then flew the patient to the hospital.

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