Ambulance

The gravely sick or injured are often transported to a hospital or any other medical facility in an ambulance. Ambulances are motor vehicles that with special medical arrangements for attending to the sick or injured. These medical equipments usually provide temporary relief to the patient during their journey to the hospital. Ambulances are mostly used in emergency situations when there are chances of the victims succumbing to the sickness or injuries. These vehicles come in an elongated design that provides room for the crew and patient.

The most common type of ambulance is the patient transport ambulance that comes with the basic medical kit and crew with lower qualifications. Most hospitals offer ambulance services for their patients to provide timely medical care. The emergency ambulance, another type of ambulance, often has highly skilled staff and a life support system. In most countries, there is a siren or flashing light on top of the ambulance, which sends a signal to the other drivers on the road to clear the route for the vehicle. Other vehicles like trucks, SUVs, vans and helicopters could also serve as ambulances. Air ambulance services are extremely useful especially when the victims are located in remote places.

Scale models of different ambulances such as the VW Transporter Ambulance are quite popular. They can be purchased online and several toy shops across the country.