南中区救护车服务处敦促泰晤士河谷居民在圣诞节期间,由于创纪录的电话量,只在紧急情况下使用999。 South Central Ambulance Service urges Thames Valley residents to use 999 only for emergencies during Christmas due to record call volume.

南中区救护车服务处敦促泰晤士河谷居民在12月8日记录了创纪录的1 987次紧急电话后,仅将999次电话用于圣诞节期间危及生命的紧急情况。 South Central Ambulance Service is urging Thames Valley residents to use 999 only for life-threatening emergencies during the Christmas period, after recording a record 1,987 emergency calls on December 8. 暴增与冬季疾病、流感、事故和节日活动有关。 The surge is linked to winter illnesses, flu, accidents, and festive activity. 官员警告说,非紧急使用延误了对重大案件的护理,鼓励负责任地举行庆祝活动,为关注事项提供早期医疗帮助,以及利用111个或夜间城镇中心支助服务处理小问题。 Officials warn that non-emergency use delays care for critical cases and encourage responsible celebration, early medical help for concerns, and use of 111 or night-time town centre support services for minor issues.