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Founding in Glasgow
- When
- 1882
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
Local doctors and businessmen founded St Andrew's Ambulance Association in Glasgow in 1882 due to concerns over rising accidents from traffic and machinery.
The association was established in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1882. It was formed by a group of local doctors and businessmen who were concerned by the rapid increase in accidents resulting from traffic and modern machinery. This initiative led to the creation of Scotland's first ambulance service.
Sources
- St Andrew's First Aid Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-20
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