Ambulance Door Malfunction Forces Driver to Climb Through Window in Satna Hospital Incident
A shocking incident involving a malfunctioning 108 ambulance has sparked widespread outrage at Satna district hospital in Madhya Pradesh. On Sunday, the rear door of the emergency vehicle jammed, creating a distressing scene where the driver had to climb in through a window to retrieve the body of a 67-year-old man who had died during transport.
Details of the Disturbing Episode
The episode has brought to light serious maintenance lapses in the crucial emergency service, raising questions about the reliability of medical transport in critical situations. The deceased, identified as Ram Prasad from Ramnagar in Maihar district, had collapsed outside his home while warming himself by a fire.
He was initially taken to Ramnagar hospital in a 108 ambulance and later referred to Satna district hospital as his condition deteriorated. Tragically, he breathed his last shortly before reaching the city, adding to the family's grief.
The Door Jam and Subsequent Struggle
When the ambulance arrived at the district hospital with the body, the rear door failed to open, leaving relatives and hospital staff struggling for several minutes in a state of helplessness. With the lock refusing to budge despite repeated attempts, the situation became increasingly tense.
In a desperate move, the driver entered the ambulance through a window and forced the door open from inside. The body was then carefully taken out, and doctors subsequently declared the man dead. The family later took the body back to Ramnagar for final rites, their trauma compounded by the mechanical failure.
Official Response and Maintenance Concerns
Health officials have acknowledged the incident, stating that it has been taken note of with serious concern. Directions have been issued to ensure timely maintenance of all 108 ambulances to prevent any recurrence of such distressing events.
This incident underscores the critical importance of regular vehicle maintenance in emergency medical services, where every second counts and mechanical failures can have severe consequences for patients and their families.
