Bengaluru traffic news: 18-month-old baby dies as ambulance gets stuck - Report

A one-and-a-half year old girl died in Bengaluru while being transported to hospital in an ambulance after it got stuck in a traffic jam.

Updated on: Feb 3, 2023, 16:59:56 IST

By Yamini C S

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In an unfortunate development, a one and a half year old girl died while being transported to hospital in an ambulance, as it got stuck in a traffic jam. The tragedy occurred at the Nelamangala - Goreguntepalya junction, Times Now reported.

The child was being shifted from Hassan to Bengaluru's NIMHANS for treatment.

The child was being shifted from Hassan to Bengaluru's NIMHANS - National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences - for treatment, however the delay of approximately 20 minutes in traffic led to her passing away en route to the institute.

The deceased child's identity could not be ascertained immediately. A video of the ambulance went viral on the internet.

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In a similar incident, a 62-year-old man from Doddane village of Chamarajanagar district was carried on a makeshift stretcher for 10 kilometres to the nearest hospital by villagers as there was no ambulance service available. He was suffering from a respiratory issue and was in need of urgent medical attention.

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However, the Bengaluru traffic police obtained clearance to purchase adaptive signal lights last month, which will allow ambulances to pass through busy junctions during rush hours. With the help of these sensors, the technology will open the signals for ambulances detecting the vehicle from as far as 200 meters.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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