IN answer to the unnamed author of the letters moaning about the speed of emergency vehicles when proceeding to emergencies (HAS, July 2 and 9).

I can well understand the reason why you didn’t want your name printed, I’ve never read such unadulterated rubbish.

I would be ashamed if I couldn’t compile a more intelligent letter than the one you have had printed.

Sheila Carrick of Shildon is right (HAS, July 4 and 14) in everything she mentioned.

All drivers of fire, police and ambulance are trained to a very high standard.

These drivers are trained to reach their destination in safety and trained not to involve themselves in accidents or create them.

In all my years, I have never known a fire appliance, police car or an ambulance to cause an accident, but know of many cars who have driven into emergency vehicles.

If it’s true that the anonymous writer had two close shaves with an ambulance (which I don’t believe) next time you venture out, get someone to hold your hand so that the emergency vehicles can be driven at a speed that the drivers feel comfortable with, so that they can get on with saving lives.

Zena Gill, Bishop Auckland