Victorians reduced hot-car emergencies

Heatstroke Can Kill: Paramedics' urgent plea as heatwave hits - The Indian Sun

Victoria is set for days of very hot weather, and ambulance paramedics are urging people to take care. High temperatures can make existing health problems worse and can cause serious heat-related illnesses. Ross Salathiel from Ambulance Victoria said heatstroke is particularly dangerous. “It can be deadly, but it is also preventable,” he said. “While the elderly, young children, and people who are unwell are most at risk, hot weather can be dang…

Victorians reduced hot-car emergencies

VICTORIAN paramedics warn the danger of hot cars remains life-threatening as temperatures continue to soar, despite new figures showing a 14 per cent reduction in hot-car call-outs across the state. Over the past 12 months, Ambulance Victoria responded to more than a thousand reports of people left in vehicles between December 2024 and November 2025. […] Subscribe or Login to see the rest of the content. Username Password * Remember Me    …