Council slams ‘dangerous’ YouTube prankster who parked supercar outside busy London hospital at height of coronavirus pandemic
- A red Lamborghini was parked outside Chelsea and Westminster Hospital today
- Dr Troller had previously posted a video on how to make hand sanitiser at home
- Council chiefs blasted the YouTuber for parking in front of the busy hospital
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A council has blasted a YouTube prankster after he parked his red Lamborghini outside a busy London hospital where key workers have been working around the clock as the coronavirus pandemic intensifies in the UK.
The YouTuber, who goes by the name of Doctor Troller had been driving around London in the car that has the words ‘Homemade COVID-19 Killer’ on the side.
The car was this afternoon seen parked outside Chelsea and Westminster hospital.
So far in the UK there have been 422 deaths caused by the coronavirus and 8,077 confirmed cases with London being the worst affected part of the country.
The YouTuber, who goes by the name of Doctor Troller had been driving around London in the car that has the words ‘Homemade COVID-19 Killer’ on the side. The car was seen parked outside the hospital this afternoon
The car (pictured above) was parked on double yellow lines and a police car is seen in the background
The supercar was parked on double yellow lines and emergency vehicles were seen passing it.
The police had to be called and he was talked to and forced to drive away by officers.
It comes after Boris Johnson last night advised all UK residents to only leave the house if necessary.
Britons are only permitted to leave the house for exercise, buying essentials and if they are a key worker.
A spokesperson for the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea said: ‘We have spoken to a driver to remove the vehicle on the request of the police and the hospital.
‘It was obstructing an area outside the hospital that may be needed for genuine emergency workers.
‘We are working with hospitals so that we know which vehicles are for emergency workers.
‘We know lots of essential hospital staff will be parking as conveniently as they can and we will not be enforcing against those drivers.
Dr Troller has posted many videos to his Instagram and YouTube page – including a story about toilet roll
‘However we will enforce against this kind of obstructive and dangerous parking by members of the public who are not key workers.
‘Our officers are working hard to keep roads and spaces free for emergency vehicles and key workers who must be out.’
Yesterday the YouTuber posted a clip to his channel that showed him making his own version of hand sanitiser.
He started the video by adding a ‘quick note’ to his viewers saying: ‘I know I prank people but this stuff is completely legit. Go out and make it and stay safe’.
He then continued with the tutorial to make the hand sanitiser.
The YouTuber has over 80 subscribers and have previously posted videos relating to the coronavirus pandemic.
Three days ago he posted a video about a ‘toilet paper dealer’, a the nation continues to battle with shortages of essential items due to panic buyers that have cleared the shelves.
MailOnline has contacted Dr Troller.