Man dials 999 asking for ambulance to take him to see friend in London

A man who wanted to see his friend in London dialled 999 and asked for an ambulance, health bosses have revealed.

The call to East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) was just one of a number of inappropriate 999 calls received during April.

Inappropriate calls received by EMAS in April included a woman who had lost her credit card.placeholder image
Inappropriate calls received by EMAS in April included a woman who had lost her credit card.
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