Man, 87, waits seven hours for ambulance on garden centre floor

Published: 12/16/2025
Man, 87, waits seven hours for ambulance on garden centre floor
An 87-year-old man, James Craig, had to wait seven hours for an ambulance after breaking his leg at a garden centre in North Lanarkshire, leading the nursery to stay open past closing time. His granddaughter, Mariann Whitson, criticized the Scottish Ambulance Service for the long delay, noting the increasing waiting times for ambulances in Scotland. Despite the ordeal, Mr. Craig is now recovering at home after a hospital stay and a hip replacement, with his family relieved that he is back for Christmas.