18-month-old infant dies after her ambulance gets stuck in Bengaluru traffic
Bengaluru: In a tragic incident reported from India’s Silicon Valley – Bengaluru – an 18-month-old child died after the ambulance in which she was being taken to hospital for treatment was stuck in traffic jam in the city.
The child was being taken for treatment from Hassan to Bengaluru when the ambulance was caught up in traffic at the Nelamangala – Goreguntepalya junction.
The family of the infant alleged that the delay of 20 minutes in the traffic had led to the death of the child.
According to the reports, the child along with her family was injured in a road accident in the Tumkuru district on Thursday. Her parents were being treated at a local hospital while the child was shifted to HIMS in Hassan District.
She was being taken to Bengaluru for further treatment when she breathed her last in the ambulance stuck in traffic.
The incident has once again underlined the traffic issues in Bengaluru and has also triggered outrage against the police officials who people said were unable to manage traffic and were often seen not doing enough to control the traffic menace in the city.
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Bantwal: Ex-soldier dies after casting vote at home
Bantwal, Apr 24: Madhava Prabhu, an 85-year-old resident of Wagga in Bantwal, exemplified unwavering commitment to his civic duty even in the face of illness.
Admitted to a private hospital here owing to his ailment, Prabhu, a former army officer and inspector of Malaria Eradication department, died without responding to treatment on Wednesday.
Amidst his illness, Prabhu was determined to exercise his right to vote, especially with the provision for home voting for those aged 85 and above.
With the doctor's permission, he left the hospital briefly to fulfil his sacred duty on Tuesday. However, fate had a cruel twist in store as Prabhu's condition worsened upon his return to the hospital.
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Tragically, he passed away today, leaving behind his wife, two daughters, and sons.
Prabhu's life epitomizes dedication and service, from his tenure in the army to his role in the Malaria Eradication Department and his involvement in community affairs as vice president of the Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society.
His commitment to duty and his final act of voting serve as a poignant reminder of the importance of civic engagement, even in the most challenging circumstances.
