A Scottish health board was forced to declare a major incident after one of its hospitals suffered a power outrage, placing additional strain on neighbouring health centres.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran has confirmed that University Hospital Crosshouse, near Kilmarnock, lost power in the early hours of Sunday March 6, temporarily affecting services.
Some patients were redirected to University Hospital Ayr around 16 miles away, prompting managers at the beleaguered facility to ask off-duty staff if they would consider coming in to help while services were restored.
