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Viral Photo Does Not Show The World's First Ambulance

Rebecca BowenRebecca Bowen
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3rd August 2021
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Viral Photo Does Not Show The World's First Ambulance
Early records of ambulances date back to the 1400s (Getty Images).

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Social media users are sharing an archival photo along with the claim that it shows the world’s first ambulance. The posts claim that the black and white photo was taken in 1830. It shows a rectangular vehicle with one open side, and a person lying inside. A soldier rides a bicycle that propels it from behind. 

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