Janet, an 80-year-old Mango Hill local, called 4BC after waiting nearly two hours for an ambulance while experiencing severe chest pain. 

She opened up about her fears of becoming another tragic statistic and questioned whether emergency rooms are hiding real wait times.

Janet, an 80-year-old Mango Hill local, called 4BC after waiting nearly two hours for an ambulance while experiencing severe chest pain. 
She opened up about her fears of becoming another tragic statistic and questioned whether emergency rooms are hiding real wait times.

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As copper theft plunges major South East Queensland motorways into darkness and costs taxpayers tens of millions, the state government is threatening thieves with up to 25 years behind bars. 

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"Smoke & mirrors": 80yo details 2-hour ambulance wait during chest pain emergency

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