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Polish inventor wins humanitarian award: audio report

05.12.2023 19:00
A young Polish inventor has garnered a special humanitarian award for his design of a medical rescue vehicle at this year's James Dyson Awards, a prestigious international competition that recognises innovative engineering solutions.
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Piotr Tłuszcz and his award-winning design.
Piotr Tłuszcz and his award-winning design.Photo courtesy of PR Hub; publicity handout

Piotr Tłuszcz said that, while his inspiration stemmed from observing the challenges inherent in medical evacuation in the war in Ukraine, his design of the Life Chariot trailer allows attachment to any vehicle with a towing hook to safely transport severely wounded individuals.

“The Life Chariot was designed for combat medics, but it is not only intended for frontline evacuation situations, but also for helping people in inaccessible places, such as mountain trails, forests, caves, mines, or even uninhabited areas with no paved road,” Tłuszcz added.

Radio Poland's Michał Owczarek has this report.

Click on the audio player above to listen.