Heartbreak as grandfather dies in the back of an ambulance after being made to wait outside hospital for THREE HOURS

The family of a man who died in the back of an ambulance after waiting for three hours outside a hospital are devastated.

Foster carer and cleaner Wayne Irving, 67, developed chest pains at his home in Coulson, about 80km southwest of Brisbane, about 7.30pm on Thursday.

Mr Irving’s wife, Barbara, called an ambulance before paramedics arrived about half an hour later.

Mr Irving’s wife Barbara (pictured left) called an ambulance before Mr Irving (pictured right) was rushed to Ipswich Hospital where he waited in an ambulance for three hours and died after going into cardiac arrest a short time later got.

He was rushed to Ipswich Hospital where he waited to be admitted from 9.15pm that evening until 12.15am the next morning.

While he waited, his condition worsened to the point that he drifted in and out of consciousness.

As he was lowered down a ramp to be removed from the ambulance, Mr Irving went into cardiac arrest and died a short time later.

His wife said she was “completely devastated” by her husband’s death.

“We have lost a wonderful man,” Mrs. Irving said Nine news.

Queensland health authorities said ambulances were left on ramps outside hospitals in the state’s southeast for up to six hours.

Mr Irving’s family said they were only told he had reached a hospital bed when they were alerted by the media, the newspaper reported. ABC.

Mr Irving’s daughter Lauren told the broadcaster she was grateful to the paramedics who fought to save him.

He was believed to have had no pre-existing conditions prior to his death.

His grieving family announced the heartbreaking news of his death on social media on Friday, as they thanked loved ones for their support.

“It is with great sadness that we write this devastating message,” they said.

‘Last night Wayne passed away unexpectedly.

“We appreciate all the love and messages from everyone.”

Mrs Irving (pictured left) said she was ‘devastated’ by her husband’s death

Queensland Health Minister Shannon Fentiman told reporters her “heart goes out to Mr Irving’s family” and that the hospital has launched an investigation into his death.

Ms Fentiman pledged her support for the investigation’s findings and said she had asked health authorities to look at further resources to be made available to the hospital.

“I am committed to implementing all the recommendations from the clinical and coroner’s review,” Ms Fentiman said.

“I have also asked the Director General of Queensland Health to work with Ipswich Hospital to urgently review what additional resources are needed for this very busy hospital.”

Ny Breaking Australia has contacted the minister for comment.

Queensland Health Minister Shannon Fentiman (pictured) has committed to implementing the findings of an investigation into Mr Irving’s death and said health authorities would look at providing additional resources to Ipswich Hospital.

Dominic Tait, acting chief executive of West Moreton Heath at Ipswich Hospital, said further details about ongoing investigations into Mr Irving’s death could not be provided during ongoing investigations.

“This is an unimaginable time of grief for the family, and I cannot provide more details without breaching the confidentiality of those involved,” Tait said.

Queensland’s Shadow Health Minister Ros Bates slammed the government’s efforts to tackle ambulance deployment and patient triage.

Ms Bates said the state’s health crisis was “worsening”.