With emergency departments backed up and unable to accept patients, 39 ambulances were reportedly ramped at hospitals last night, triggering a 'code orange' alert.

But Victorian Ambulance Union secretary Danny Hill says he'd "bet money the number was far higher than 39".

With emergency departments backed up and unable to accept patients, 39 ambulances were reportedly ramped at hospitals last night, triggering a 'code orange' alert.
But Victorian Ambulance Union secretary Danny Hill says he'd "bet money the number was far higher than 39".

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Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft keep Melbourne informed and entertained with their razor sharp wit and humour every morning on 3AW Breakfast, 5.30am-8.30am. The daily podcast and best segments from their program are uploaded right here.

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