Southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality on Tuesday unveiled the city’s first-ever rescue helicopter. /CFP Photo

The craft – which is equipped with state of the art first aid equipment – can take off within half an hour of receiving an emergency call from the city’s downtown area. It can fly at a top speed of 250 kilometers per hour to reach patients as soon as possible. /CFP Photo

The helicopter is expected to provide timely medical support in an emergency by flying over the city’s often heavily congested streets. /CFP Photo