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Explained: Why ambulances use sirens even without patients onboard

A police ambulance leaves Wilson Airport. [File]

A recent video showing an ambulance stuck in traffic while transporting a sick person has reignited public debate on social media.

While many users called on motorists to give way, others questioned the intentions of some ambulance drivers, accusing them of misusing sirens for personal convenience.

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