This news story is a little scary;
A Nottinghamshire man was left on hold after dialling 999 when an elderly woman was injured after being struck by a car.
"I had a mobile phone in my pocket. I did the obvious thing and dialled 999.
"I got through and I was asked what service I required, and I said ambulance.
"The voice said would you hold the line, the lines are very busy you are held in a queue."
And what did the spokesman for the Ambulance service have to say...
"I fully accept that people expect to get through pretty much straight away."
No, surely not. We like to have to wait to get an emergency vehicle. No need to rush at all, it's not like its life threatening. What next when you dial 999, voicemail asking you to leave your name, location and reason for asking for an ambulance??
