Rugby club took player to hospital after waiting AN HOUR for ambulance to arrive
A STRICKEN rugby player was taken to hospital using a fold-up table and pick-up vehicle - after waiting an hour for an ambulance.
The player for Leicestershire side Aylestone Athletic dislocated his knee during a game on Saturday
The player for Leicestershire side Aylestone Athletic dislocated his knee during a game on Saturday against Sileby at Victoria Park.
But after waiting for East Midlands Ambulance Service to send paramedics for an hour, the side gave up and used a fold-up table reportedly borrowed from a nearby pub and a pick-up vehicle to take the man to hospital.
They waited an hour for an ambulance to arrive before taking the man to the hospital themselves
East Midlands Ambulance Service tweeted 'Extremely busy both 999 & A&E'
Extremely busy both 999 & A&E. We hope your player is recovering well
The club tweeted: "We appreciate the stress that critical services & NHS are under, we have the greatest respect for you.
"Just a shock to realise how under pressure the service was. Many thanks for the hard work you do!"
PILE UP as ambulances QUEUE to drop patients to hospital
East Midlands Ambulance Service said to the club in a tweet: "We continue to be v.busy with life-threatening calls which we have to prioritise.
"Extremely busy both 999 & A&E. We hope your player is recovering well."