A child and paramedics treating them were covered in glass as they rushed to hospital when a brick was thrown through the window.
The ambulance was covered in shards of glass and taken out of action following the mindless act of vandalism in Salford, Greater Manchester.
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Paramedics were tending to the child and had their blue lights on as they took the patient to A&E.
In a statement, North West Ambulance Service said: It is really sad that we have to once again report a mindless act of vandalism against our staff.
An emergency ambulance crew was undertaking a blue light transfer of a paediatric patient and whilst driving through Salford somebody threw an object which smashed the door window shattering it and covering our emergency medical technician and the childrens nurse, who was escorting the poorly patient, in shards of glass. Fortunately no injuries were sustained.
A spokesperson added: The vast majority of the time, we are treated with the greatest respect by the public and our patients but on occasion we have found ourselves subject to mindless vandalism.
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What may seem like a prank can have serious implications to the ambulance service.
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Not only could it cost a huge amount of money in repair bills, it can put vital vehicles off the road meaning they are unable to be used to respond to emergencies and can even endanger our staff and patients.
We will always work with our police colleagues to report acts of vandalism which can result in serious punishments for offenders.
Members of the public reacted with fury to the attack on social media.
Emma Louise Findlow wrote: Absolutely vile this, hope the crew and the child were all OK.
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Stephen Walker said: Hope these idiots realise one day it could be a member of their own family in the ambulance.
Paramedics are top class and they do best what theyre trained for and that is save lives. These idiots must stop damaging vehicles.
And Tracy Connor posted: Cannot believe what I have just read. Absolutely disgusting behaviour. I bet they would expect the ambulance to be there + ready for them if they needed it! Hope all are OK.
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