crash team

British

noun

a medical team with special equipment able to be mobilized quickly to treat cardiac arrest

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"He stopped breathing, I shouted for help and an entire crash team came in," said Amanda.

From BBC

“Crash team investigators believe this caused the Acura to lose control and subsequently travel into the work zone,” the State Police said.

From New York Times

Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board are working with the Maryland State Police crash team on the investigation.

From New York Times

At 13:40 the doctor went to the ward and was "shocked" to see paramedics and the hospital crash team trying to resuscitate the 26-year-old.

From BBC

For the first time, it was confirmed that Bafta-winning game Hades is getting a sequel, and there was a reveal for a new Crash Bandicoot experience called Crash Team Rumble.

From BBC

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