How dangerous delays left thousands waiting more than 6 hours in ambulances

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How dangerous delays left thousands waiting more than 6 hours in ambulances

An investigation by Channel 4 News FactCheck has revealed that thousands of patients across the West Midlands were left waiting in ambulances for more than six hours this Winter.

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Pressures across the system have meant A&Es are full with ambulances stuck outside for dangerously long times, unable to hand over patients. When these ambulances are waiting outside hospital doors they can’t respond to new calls – making matters even worse.

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Date: March 18, 2026