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Ethan Blackshaw

Paramedics dancing in back of ambulance on TikTok 'reported to NHS' by angry viewer

A pair of paramedics have been targeted by an angry backlash for making TikTok videos in the back of an ambulance instead of "saving lives".

Rhianna Higgins, 25, and her colleague wear full uniform as they dance to a remix of Justin Bieber's "Baby" in a video that has racked up hundreds of thousands of views.

But not everyone was impressed with the paramedics' use of their time.

The pair work for Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) and even though the caption read "little boogie on break" - people were still furious, according to the Daily Star.

One user commented "now I know why my nan didn't make it", another saying "this is why ambulances take so long to respond".

A third added: "Should be saving lives but making TikTok is priority."

In the other videos, which have only amassed around 8000 views, Doncaster paramedic Rhianna and another colleague are seen dancing in YAS buildings in uniform.

Yorkshire Ambulance Service paramedic Rhianna Higgins and a co-worker dancing in the back of an ambulance for TikTok (TikTok)
Rhianna Higgins hit back at critics - saying the videos were made while she and her colleagues were on breaks (rhiannahiggins0/TikTok)

In one the pair are performing in front of a parked ambulance with its lights flashing.

After one commenter on her latest TikTok post claimed to have reported the footage to the NHS, Rhianna hit back, replying: "Why feel the need to comment and report hun, if you're not keen just keep scrolling."

Someone else commented: "Wow how do you find time with everyone dying from the world’s most deadly disease running rampant?"

Neither women have come out to address the backlash since the video was released 10 days ago - but not everyone was as angry about the clips.

The paramedics perform dances for TikTok at what appears to be an ambulance station in Yorkshire (TikTok)

One woman defended them saying "they're on a break, can't fault them" whilst another added: "Great video, clearly states they was on a break! Probs trying to relax after saving a life!"

Others were more focused on telling Rhianna that she was "stunning" with one adding: "I love that blonde she smashes it".

YAS responds to around 700,000 emergency calls per year and transports around one million patients.

A spokesperson for Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust, said: “We are aware of the video which was filmed during a rest break and we are taking the opportunity to remind colleagues about acting professionally at all times when representing the Trust.

"We remain very proud of the amazing job our staff do to care for patients, often in challenging circumstances.”

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