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Pregnant paramedic punched in stomach after saving patient's life

ABC Australia · May 10, 2026, 11:35 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • Ambulance Victoria has condemned an assault on a pregnant paramedic by a patient.
  • Victorian ambulance authorities are calling for change after a pregnant paramedic was assaulted by a patient while on duty.
  • The Victorian Ambulance Union says the paramedic will come off the road as a result of the incident.

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Ambulance Victoria has condemned an assault on a pregnant paramedic by a patient. (ABC News: Margaret Burin)

Victorian ambulance authorities are calling for change after a pregnant paramedic was assaulted by a patient while on duty.

The Victorian Ambulance Union says the paramedic will come off the road as a result of the incident.

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