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Evelyn Ann-Marie Dom

Inside Europe's 112 lifeline on its annual day: The operators racing to save lives

Whether in Belgium, Italy or Latvia, those in need of an ambulance, the fire brigade or police can call one and the same number — 112 — and receive help. On 11 February every year, tribute is paid to the staff who respond to these emergency calls.

On this occasion, Euronews went behind the scenes at one of the 10 Belgian 112 emergency centres to see how this crucial link in the emergency response chain operates.

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