Asthma girl dies outside hospital

A STUDENT died of an asthma attack yards from a hospital - after the receptionist told her friend she had to call 999 to get treatment.

Melody Davis, 20, was rushed to hospital in her pal's car after suffering difficulty breathing.

But the friend got stuck in a car park nearby. She dashed into the reception, but was told she had to call an ambulance.

By the time her friend got back, US-born Melody had collapsed. She later died at the Royal Liverpool Hospital.

Last night Liverpool University tutors paid tribute to the "inspirational" literature student. Dad Roy wrote on the internet: "I will forever miss you."

A coroner has asked police to look into the incident, last October. Staff at the hospital have been interviewed. An inquest is being set for this year.