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What is an air ambulance?
An air ambulance is a helicopter or plane specially equipped to provide urgent medical care and transport patients quickly, especially in serious incidents like the Covent Garden stabbing. They are crucial for reaching major trauma centres rapidly, which can significantly improve outcomes for critically injured people.
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