Probe under way after ambulances’ doors open unexpectedly

THE HSE has confirmed an investigation is under way after two incidents this month in which the side doors on two ambulances opened unexpectedly.

As a result, the side doors on several ambulances have been taped up and staff told not to use them unless they are in an emergency situation.

This is the second time the HSE has issued this directive to staff about the side doors — the first was in June last year after a paramedic died when he fell from the side door of a moving ambulance.