SA Ambulance Service

Mr PICTON (Kaurna) (15:35): My question is to the Premier. Can the Premier explain how a tow truck and the media were able to arrive at the scene of a car crash at Burton on Friday night before an ambulance was able to arrive? With your leave, sir, and that of the house, I will explain.

Leave granted.

Mr PICTON: On Friday night, a tow truck and the media both beat an ambulance to the scene of a car crash with a four-car pile-up at Burton. The ambulance took over an hour to dispatch. A recording from the MFS was revealed saying, 'We've got a casualty that's still in the car. Awaiting SAAS, but we are being told it's an hour wait for SAAS.'

The Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER (Morialta—Minister for Education) (15:36): I thank the member for the question. Obviously there's a great deal of detail in relation to a specific incident that the member has identified. We will check those details and I will seek further advice from the Minister for Health.