Air Ambulance Starts Regular Service

Brnik, 4 December - The project of a helicopter ambulance, conducted on a trial basis since 16 June 2003 by the Slovenian Army, commenced regular operation on 1 December. The medical chopper has already had three interventions since Friday, said Health Minister Andrej Brucan at Monday's presentation.

Brnik International Airport A helicopter ambulance commenced regular operation in Slovenia. Photo: Tinkara Zupan/STA.

Brnik International Airport
A helicopter ambulance commenced regular operation in Slovenia.
Photo: Tinkara Zupan/STA.

Brnik International Airport Health Minister Andrej Brucan at the commencement of regular operation of a helicopter ambulance. Photo: Tinkara Zupan/STA.

Brnik International Airport
Health Minister Andrej Brucan at the commencement of regular operation of a helicopter ambulance.
Photo: Tinkara Zupan/STA.

Brnik International Airport A helicopter ambulance commenced regular operation in Slovenia. Photo: Tinkara Zupan/STA.

Brnik International Airport
A helicopter ambulance commenced regular operation in Slovenia.
Photo: Tinkara Zupan/STA.

Brnik International Airport A helicopter ambulance commenced regular operation in Slovenia. Photo: Tinkara Zupan/STA.

Brnik International Airport
A helicopter ambulance commenced regular operation in Slovenia.
Photo: Tinkara Zupan/STA.

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