Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy noticeThe ambulance service has declared a critical incident at a popular half term destination amid an influx high number of tourists in the area. South Western Ambulance Service said paramedics are under "extreme pressure" and called on patients to dial 999 only if they are in a life-threatening situation. (Image: PA)The service, which responds to around 2,650 emergency incidents a day, tweeted: "We have declared a critical incident due to extreme pressures on our service. The critical incident comes after a relaxation of coronavirus lockdown allowed people to travel and stay overnight at holiday spots around England. A South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust spokesperson said: “If you have a non-life-threatening but urgent medical problem, please call NHS 111 who can advise you on the most appropriate place for care and also call an ambulance if necessary.

Source: Daily Mirror May 30, 2021 12:12 UTC