An emergency crew in China which illegitimately used its ambulance siren and flashing lights to clear a way on a popular tourist highway in Tibet has triggered a public backlash.
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The incident happened on the 117km long road that connects the rest of China to the remote county of Medog in the mountainous autonomous region in the western part of the country.
Medog used to be known as China’s last roadless county because of its difficult geological conditions before the highway opened in 2013.
The road has been popular among tourists nationwide for the beautiful scenery along the route.
On May 12, a driving tour enthusiast from Shandong province in eastern China posted a video online criticising an ambulance crew for using their siren to clear their way on the highway.
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