Multi-car pileup puts Hertfordshire’s emergency services through their paces
A major road traffic collision was the focus of an emergency services exercise for Herfordshire’s first responders. Named Exercise Gridlock, representatives from Hertfordshire’s fire and rescue, ambulance and police services, alongside National Highways, carried out a rescue simulating a real-life incident at Longfield Training Centre in Stevenage. The multi-agency exercise tested partners across the Hertfordshire […]
TfL permits emergency services to use bus lanes when not on blue-light journeys
Ambulances, police and fire vehicles across London are being given access to bus lanes on the capital’s main arterial roads while on duty, even when not dealing with an emergency. This follows a successful trial with Guy’s and St Thomas’ Foundation Trust that saw fewer missed appointments, and no negative impact on bus journey times. […]