ALL three helicopters run by the Midlands Air Ambulance were back answering 999 calls this morning (Wednesday) after a day grounded due to safety fears.

Scotland's two air ambulance helicopters have been suspended following a warning about their safety. Eurocopter, the helicopter manufacturer, issued a safety information notice about its EC135 fleet on Sunday after reports of cracks on the machines.

Scotland's two air ambulance helicopters have been grounded amid safety fears over the Eurocopter aircraft.