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Coroner concerned after Auckland man dies following ambulance delay

NZ HeraldRNZOtago Daily TimesTuesday 8 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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An Auckland man died after waiting 45 minutes for an ambulance following a fall from a driveway. Despite five 111 calls, two dispatched ambulances were diverted to higher-priority jobs. A coroner has expressed concern regarding what were described as serious, compounding mistakes.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Tue 8 Jul 2025, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 3 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Auckland man died after ambulance delay, coroner concerned by ‘serious, compounding mistakes’ (opens in new tab)

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  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Man died waiting for ambulance, despite five 111 calls (opens in new tab)