Midlands Ambulance Crash Leads To Resource Questions

The crash occurred on a journey from Portlaoise to Robertsown.

An ambulance crash in the midlands has sparked calls for more vehicles in the service.

An ambulance was pulled from a ditch in Clogheen, between Ballybrittas and Monasterevin, on Saturday morning, while on a call from Portlaoise to Robertstown - a 50km journey.

Offaly Councillor Clare Claffey is calling for an explanation from the HSE as to why an ambulance was making a journey of that distance.

The Social Democrats rep says a change must be made, as the service is stretched too thin:

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