A late-night scooter ride turned into a painful ordeal for a Chandigarh resident after his vehicle collided with a stationary ambulance parked incorrectly on the roadside. The incident, which underscores the dangers of improper parking and poor visibility, occurred near the Government Medical College and Hospital in Sector 32.
Details of the Chandigarh Road Accident
The victim, identified as Suddam Indrajit Singh Saini, a resident of Sector 32 in Chandigarh, was on his way home. Riding his Honda Activa, he approached the area near GMCH-32 when the collision occurred. According to Saini's account, the ambulance was parked on the roadside without its hazard lights or indicators turned on, making it nearly invisible in the prevailing conditions.
Poor Visibility and Lack of Warning Lights
Dense fog significantly reduced visibility on the road that night. Saini stated that he could not see the parked vehicle in time to avoid it. His scooter crashed into the rear of the ambulance. The absence of any active warning lights on the emergency vehicle compounded the hazard, turning it into an unexpected obstacle for two-wheeler riders.
Following the collision, Saini suffered injuries and required immediate medical attention. He was promptly admitted to GMCH-32 for treatment, the very hospital near where the accident took place. A Police Control Room (PCR) team arrived at the spot to manage the situation and begin an investigation.
Legal Action and Ongoing Investigation
The police have taken cognizance of the incident and registered a formal case. The complaint is against the unknown driver of the ambulance, who is accused of wrongful parking and negligence leading to the accident. Authorities are working to identify the driver and the ambulance's owner to proceed with legal action.
This accident brings to light critical issues of road safety and vehicle parking protocols, especially for emergency vehicles. It highlights how improper parking, combined with adverse weather conditions like fog, can create severe risks for commuters, particularly those on two-wheelers.
