Dad’s fury after parking fine while carrying daughter screaming in agony to A&E
John Wiffin, 47, says he wasn't thinking about parking as he carried Jessica, four, into Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford, Essex
A DAD was hit with a £40 parking ticket after rushing his "screaming" daughter to A&E - but has vowed to not pay a penny of the fine.
John Wiffin, 47, says he wasn't thinking about parking as he carried Jessica, four, into Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford, Essex.
Dad-of-two John picked up her up from school after teachers told her there would be a two-hour wait for an ambulance.
He was fined after parking his car outside of a designated space - but claims he was not causing an obstruction.
He blasted: "I got a call from the school so I went round there and they had called an ambulance.
"They said it would be two hours until I even got a call back but she was screaming in agony.
The car park should be there for people using it or going there in an emergency. There is no way I am paying the ticket.
John Wiffin
"I decided to just take her so we went to A&E and I parked outside and asked if someone could come out and help me but the hospital said it was against their policy.
"I parked my car next to another car. It wasn’t in a space but there was room for me to carry her from the car and into the hospital. I wasn’t blocking anyone.
"We found out she had broken her elbow. I couldn’t leave her.
"It was 120 minutes before even getting a call back about the ambulance. I understand the emergency services are busy but I had to do their job and take her there.
CAR WASN'T BLOCKING ANYTHING
"She could barely move, I wanted to get her as there as fast as possible. I didn’t know what was wrong with her or how serious it was.
"It was the last thing I needed. The car park should be there for people using it or going there in an emergency. There is no way I am paying the ticket."
Gemini Parking Solutions director Ryan Jackson said: "Any scenario whereby there is mitigating circumstances then we would always investigate and make sure the PCN is removed.
“We run a significant number of hospital car parks and anytime an appeal is made due to an emergency situation we would look into that as it can be sensitive.
"From our part, we would always look to do that right thing in this situation. It is just extremely unfortunate that they have received the parking charge notice.
"The last thing they need is a parking notice, it’s a very unfortunate situation."
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