An 80-year-old woman in County Durham reportedly waited more than four hours for an ambulance after suffering a fall outside her home, according to Tori.ng. She was left lying on the pavement during the wait. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about ambulance response times in the region, where delays have repeatedly drawn public criticism. No further details about the woman's condition or any official response from local health services were included in the report.
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