MG’s
ZT-T has been chosen by West Midlands and Shropshire Ambulance Services as their
'Rapid-Response Vehicle', specified to attend emergency incidents, ideally
within eight minutes of notification. The Trophy Yellow estate cars, with green
reflective Battenburg livery, will soon be patrolling the counties.
The rapid-response MG specification is a standard ZT-T 190, with standard
features that include air conditioning and 18" alloy wheels. An optional
integral loadspace cassette has been specified for the safe carriage and
restraint of the incident equipment, which includes; oxygen therapy, cardiac
defibrillators, entonox, maternity and paediatric pack, burns bag, cervical
collars, splints, first aid bag and a Simpsons lunch box. Plans for major
incidents, site maps, body bags, triage cards and contacts for agencies and
hospitals are also carried.
Additional special items include the light roof bar, radio communications and
a reverse-decal ‘Ambulance’ livery on the bonnet and on the West Midlands
Ambulance Service car ‘RESPONDER’ on its tailgate.
Several police forces around the UK are evaluating the the MG ZT-T and a
number have been ordered for active Police duty, following the introduction of
Police MG ZT Saloons.