Fault Fear Grounds 16 Out Of 36 Air Ambulances

Sixteen of the 36 air ambulances in the UK have been grounded as a result of a suspected fault.

Bond Air Services said it has suspended flying of its EC135 helicopters across the UK.

There are 20 EC135s used as air ambulances and another 20 used as police helicopters in the UK.

The helicopter is the same model as the one that crashed on to a pub roof in Glasgow nearly two weeks ago killing nine people.

The company said it made the decision after a problem with another of its EC135s on Wednesday.

Sources have told Sky News that the decision did not follow a recommendation from the manufacturer but was one taken by the company itself.

It is understood to be a problem with a fuel gauge.

A statement put out by Bond Air Services on Thursday said: "During normal operations yesterday, one of our EC135 fleet has experienced an indication defect that requires further technical investigation.

"Therefore as a precautionary measure we have temporarily suspended service operations whilst we undertake detailed diagnosis. We commenced investigations overnight, are continuing this morning and are in close liaison with Eurocopter regarding this investigation."

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