Waiting patient dies as ambulance arrives late for minor accident dispute

A 74-year-old woman suffering from heart stroke died after the ambulance her family members called to pick her up to hospital on emergency basis could not make it to her home.

The ambulance engaged a minor accident with a pickup truck whose driver refused to let the ambulance go until insurance broker arrived.

The second ambulance was sent but it was too late as the patient succumbed to her stroke and died at home.

Full story: thaipbs.or.th

By Thai PBS Reporters

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