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87-Year-Old Waits Seven Hours for Ambulance After Injury

12/18/2025

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James Craig, 87, lay on the floor of a North Lanarkshire garden centre for seven hours after breaking his leg.
His family was initially informed that an ambulance would arrive within two hours, but none were available due to rerouting to Glasgow.
A paramedic later suggested lifting him into a car, which the family considered unsafe.
An ambulance finally arrived around 20:30, and Mr. Craig was taken to Wishaw General Hospital.
His granddaughter expressed a loss of faith in the NHS following the incident.

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Story summary

James Craig, 87, lay on the floor of a North Lanarkshire garden centre for seven hours after breaking his leg.
His family was initially informed that an ambulance would arrive within two hours, but none were available due to rerouting to Glasgow.
A paramedic later suggested lifting him into a car, which the family considered unsafe.
An ambulance finally arrived around 20:30, and Mr. Craig was taken to Wishaw General Hospital.
His granddaughter expressed a loss of faith in the NHS following the incident.