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Rolls-Royce driver apologises for blocking Beijing hospital’s emergency entrance in parking row

  • Woman issues tearful apology for losing her temper and refusing to move when she was told to queue at another entrance
  • Incident follows sacking of police chief after incident in which his Porsche-driving wife got into a row with another motorist

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The woman was involved in a hour-long stand-off with hospital security and police. Photo: Weibo
Zhuang Pinghuiin Beijing

The driver of a Rolls-Royce who blocked emergency vehicles’ access to a Beijing hospital after a row with security has apologised for her actions.

The woman, surnamed Shan, faced extensive criticism after footage of the incident went viral on social media.

She had tried to enter the Beijing Obstetrics and Gynaecology Hospital on Wednesday though an entrance reserved for ambulances and other emergency services when she was stopped by security.

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She refused their request to use another entrance where vehicles were queuing to enter the car park and instead stayed put for over an hour.

She was later filmed arguing with police when they were called to the scene.

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“You must be supportive of police work unconditionally!” the police officer was seen shouting at the woman.

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