Baby dies of sudden illness
A baby has died in tragic circumstances involving an ambulance which took 30 minutes to arrive because it was sent to the wrong county. According to the Irish Examiner, the ambulance was initially sent to Bishopstown in Cork - however the 999 call came from Tralee in County Kerry. It's alleged that the incident took place just after 1am on Tuesday when the national ambulance service received a 999 call from a distressed family member after the child suffered a sudden illness. However, due to what is believed to have been a misunderstanding between the caller who is originally from Eastern Europe, and the service, an ambulance was rushed to Bishopstown despite the call coming from Tralee in County Kerry. The HSE says after the mistake was realised, an ambulance was at the scene within 30 minutes of the call. The infant, whose name has not been revealed, passed away on Tuesday morning. However, it's unclear if the communications error had any impact on whether the child’s life could have been saved. In a statement, the HSE says it believes the necessary protocols were adhered to by staff.
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