Philip Burne had to wait a long time for paramedics, but by the time they got there, it was already too late.

The Victorian community is in an uproar after the tragic death of a 69-year-old man over the weekend. Philip Burne, a well-known regular at Ringwood RSL, fell at his home and waited for almost four hours before an ambulance arrived. Sadly, by the time help arrived, it was too late.

Members of the RSL expressed their shock and sadness at the news. David Jamieson shared, "It's truly terrible that someone could lay in their own home, unable to call for help, for hours on end. This is especially devastating for the elderly, who rely on emergency services to take care of their health needs. When the system fails, the consequences can be catastrophic. We all need to do better."

Ambulance Victoria is currently investigating the incident, which occurred during a time when a large number of paramedics were on sick leave. Danielle North, the acting chief executive, stated that she could not comment directly on the case due to the ongoing investigation. However, she did address the high demand for services, saying, "We prioritize our care for the sickest and most vulnerable patients in the community. While we did experience an increase in personal leave over the weekend, the level was unpredictable."

In other news, a fight between NRL fans outside a Melbourne primary school resulted in one man being hospitalized. Shadow Health Minister Georgie Crozier spoke out about the incident, stating that it is a clear sign of the chaos and dysfunction in the health system. She called the death of Philip Burne "tragic" and argued that it should have never happened. "Our health system is in crisis," she declared, emphasizing the importance of every second in an emergency. "Waiting four hours for an ambulance is a reflection of just how bad the system has become."

The Ambulance Union also weighed in on the situation, blaming the shortage of paramedics on overwork and exhaustion. According to secretary Danny Hill, 30 ambulances were taken off the roads in Melbourne, leaving some towns up to 100 kilometers away from their nearest ambulance. "When crews don't get proper meal breaks and are overworked, it's inevitable that there will be higher absenteeism and more sick leave," he explained.

9News uncovered evidence that only 2% of the ambulance fleet was available in Melbourne, with 50 emergency calls waiting in the queue. However, Ambulance Victoria stated that this was not enough to trigger a Code Orange, which would have activated extra measures to assist paramedics. The situation remains a cause for concern, and it is clear that improvements need to be made in order to prevent further tragedies like the death of Philip Burne.

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