Investigation Launched into Ambulance Shortage Following Toddler's Death in Winthrop

The 2-year-old girl died after being transported to the hospital in a fire chief's SUV due to no available ambulances, sparking a wider discussion about emergency medical services shortages.

• A 2-year-old girl in Winthrop, Massachusetts died after being transported to the hospital in the back seat of the fire chief's SUV due to no ambulances being available.
• The girl's mother had called 911 to report that her daughter wasn't breathing, but all local ambulance services were occupied.
• The incident has sparked an investigation into the lack of ambulance availability, with officials citing a regional issue due to a shortage of emergency medical services workers and slow response times.
• The girl was found in the home of a former Winthrop police lieutenant who is currently in jail facing child rape charges, but initial autopsy results found the girl's death was consistent with an illness and no foul play was involved.
• Town officials and ambulance service providers are expected to meet to discuss the incident and potential solutions to the ongoing ambulance shortage.

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