Man’s death after calling ambulance sparks probe

THE Health Service Executive (HSE) Southern Area last night confirmed it is investigating the circumstances of an emergency call for an ambulance from a man who died later in a Co Kerry town.

The 999 call, on the morning of October 6 last, was made by a 48-year-old man, who is believed to have suffered an asthma attack in his home. The call came from the man’s home.

An ambulance was sent out, in response, but is believed to have called to another house in the same estate.