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Alice Springs ambulances attacked with rocks, as paramedics 'traumatised' by sustained abuse

Paramedics say trauma and fear from incidents are taking a toll. (ABC News: Nibir Khan)

There are concerns Alice Springs paramedics are being left traumatised by sustained physical and verbal abuse, as ambulances are being targeted in the streets.

St John Ambulance emergency communications manager Craig Garraway said in one incident this week, offenders had hurled rocks at a single-officer response vehicle.

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