ST John Ambulance volunteers from Wiltshire played a key role in the London Marathon.
On Sunday, 19 adult first aiders and ten cadets from Wiltshire manned a treatment centre stationed just yards from the finish line. They dealt with 15 casualties, most of whom suffered dehydration and exhaustion.
First aid cover is arranged by the national headquarters of St John Ambulance and as the event has grown they approached Wiltshire to provide more volunteers.
Linda Robbins, one of Wiltshire St John Ambulance first aiders at the event, said: “Helping runners cross the finish line for charity made the event very rewarding.”
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