Australian Man Waited 9.5 Hours for Ambulance Due to Staffing Issues
Update: 2025-12-12
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An elderly man in Mawson, Australia, endured a shocking nine and a half hour wait for an ambulance due to staffing issues at the ACT Ambulance Service. The service has acknowledged the complaint and will review the incident. Recent reports indicate that night shifts are consistently understaffed, with a need for at least eighty-three more paramedics. The Canberra Liberals criticized the government for inadequate funding, while inter-state support was requested due to close proximity to New South Wales. In total, ambulance stations were closed for one hundred seventy-three and a half hours across four months, with most closures occurring at night.
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