The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Ambulance Service

Man charged after bus crashed into Scots bridge leaving child and nine others in hospital

The Scottish Ambulance Service confirmed that one of the passengers was taken to the Royal Hospital for Children in the city.

Daily Record · May 24, 2023

Body of man (38) discovered after frantic search after pair got into difficulty in water

A man has died after getting into difficulty in water near Killin at the weekend. Emergency services were called to Ben Lawers Dam, Lochan na Lairige, near Killin, at around 6.25pm on Friday after reports of two men in difficulty. One man was treat

Daily Record · May 24, 2023

Man 'impaled on spike' after horror fall in Edinburgh street as mercy crews race to scene

Emergency services were called to the scene on Atholl Crescent in Edinburgh shortly before 9am on Wednesday, May 24.

Daily Record · May 24, 2023

Edinburgh woman rushed to hospital after 'falling out of a taxi backwards'

Concerned passers-by phoned the Scottish Ambulance Service and paramedics were dispatched to the scene. She was then taken to the Royal Infirmary for further treatment.

Edinburgh Live · May 16, 2023

Scots lifeboat rescues walker who fell ill on remote island trail

Emergency services were called to a popular trail near the Island's Rubha nan Gall lighthouse at around 12.30pm on Friday, May 12, after members of the public raised the alarm.

Daily Record · May 15, 2023

Edinburgh man dies after emergency services respond to concerns raised by neighbours

Edinburgh police officers and the Scottish Ambulance Service attended the scene on Moredun Park Road, after locals raised concerns for a man.

Edinburgh Live · May 9, 2023

Bank holiday chaos sees Scots rescue teams called out to several major incidents

Mountain Rescue teams were among multi-agency responses scrambled to scenes around the country over the last few days.

Daily Record · May 9, 2023

Glasgow Clyde Tunnel crash leaves two in hospital as emergency services rush to crash

The Clyde Tunnel was partially closed following a two-car crash on Friday afternoon. Two people have been taken to hospital by ambulance crews for treatment.

Glasgow Live · Apr 21, 2023

Crash on M8 near Glasgow city centre leaves motorway closed after lorry overturns

Police and the Scottish Ambulance Service raced to the scene after the collision around 7.35am this morning, near Junction 13.

Daily Record · Apr 20, 2023

Scots ambulance worker 'astounded' by actions of bosses after fight over £15 meal allowance ends in court

Gerald Paton, who has worked for the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) for more than 30 years, says they racked up months of legal bills before agreeing to pay up.

Daily Record · Apr 8, 2023