Czech Company Unveils New “Ambulance Tank”

New emergency vehicle is designed to roll into hard-to-reach places including flood and fire zones

Dave Park

Written by Dave Park Published on 10.02.2016 10:56:47 (updated on 10.02.2016) Reading time: 1 minute

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Trans Hospital Plus is the Czech Republic’s leading manufacturer of emergency vehicles, but their newest creation is turning some heads.

It’s part ambulance, part tank: the BVP 2 AMB-S is an emergency vehicle designed to get into hard-to-reach place including flood and fire afflicted areas, and carry specialists among its crew.

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It can travel through water, over hills, and into other hazardous zones.

The tank was originally military ambulance vehicle designed for use in combat. Photos of its original condition before a three-month reconstruction can be seen at iDnes.cz. 

Trans Hospital Plus first unveiled the refurbished tank last June. On Monday, they posted new videos of the tank in action:

The Trans Hospital Plus fleet also includes other unique emergency vehicles designed to reach specific areas, including a modified smart car, golf cart, and even a Segway.

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