Ambulance crews in Basildon have taken over the top spot in the county for their response times when attending calls to life-threatening incidents.

And they are likely to become even more efficient after taking delivery of two rapid-response motorbikes.

Essex Ambulance Trust says they topped the performance record for responding to category A calls -- emergencies where accidents or sudden illness put patients' lives at risk.

Published Tuesday, June 3, 2003

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