Emergency response times for life-threatening situations have slowed significantly, averaging over a dozen minutes before help arrives, according to fire officials. The delays are attributed to heavy traffic congestion, a reduced number of available ambulances, and an unusually high volume of emergency calls. Authorities are examining how to address these bottlenecks to improve critical care delivery. The situation highlights growing challenges in maintaining rapid emergency services amid rising demand.
It took 13 minutes on average to respond to life-threatening emergencies. Fire officials cited traffic, fewer ambulances and a high number of calls.
