Cornwall man died after ambulance delays, health failures

A man in Cornwall died after waiting hours for an ambulance, which was delayed due to systemic issues in the NHS. His wife called 999 at 2:37 AM for severe chest pain, but a taxi was sent instead of an ambulance. An inquest revealed that if the ambulance had arrived sooner, Andrew Waters might have survived. The coroner noted that there were significant delays in the healthcare system, with many patients waiting for care. The investigation highlighted failures in triaging calls and a lack of available ambulances. The coroner plans to issue a report to prevent future deaths, citing ongoing issues in health and social care.