City ambulances grounded

Sandi Kwon Hoo sandi.kwonhoo@inl.co.za

Sandi Kwon Hoo sandi.kwonhoo@inl.co.za AMBULANCES in the city were grounded this week after petrol cards were stopped and Department of Health vehicles were unable to refuel. Arrangements were made to supply ambulances with petrol on credit, although it was indicated that garages would have a limit on how much fuel would be provided on credit. “Ambulances are filled on average twice per shift and we were unable to travel long distances to collect patients as arrangements could apparently only be made in Kimberley to fill up on credit,” ambulance workers stated. “No notices were issued and we were repeatedly told at the petrol pumps that the cards were declined. Some emergency services workers were unable to travel back and had to stay overnight at guest houses as they were unable…

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