David Priestley checked 999 three times and waited an hour for ambulance . His wife Diane was struggling to breathe and was forced to wear blue . Ambulance trust admitted delay due to incorrect statements by ambulance - drivers . Mr Priestley said he is tormented by thought his wife may have drowned .
David Priestley called 999 three times and waited an hour for ambulance . His wife Diane was struggling to breathe and was starting to turn blue . Ambulance trust admitted delay due to incorrect priority by call-handler . Mr Priestley said he is tormented by thought his wife may have survived .