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Delay in emergency response reopens debate over charging fees for trolleys retained at hospitals
Thursday, 8 January 2026
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PRESS REVIEW || Firefighters say the prolonged presence of ambulances at hospitals is unsustainable
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Delay in emergency response reopens debate over charging fees for trolleys retained
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7:09am, 8 Jan 2026 • CNN Portugal
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