Hyderabad: In a tragic incident, a 30-year-old woman named Bishna lost her life after being stuck in an ambulance for over an hour following heavy congestion in Uppal on Sunday, April 5.
The traffic jam reportedly occurred after the recent IPL match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Uppal. Due to the large crowds, roads in the surrounding areas were severely congested, preventing emergency vehicles from moving swiftly.
Bishna, who was being transported in an ambulance, reportedly ran out of oxygen while stuck in the traffic gridlock. Despite efforts, she passed away inside the ambulance before reaching the hospital.
The deceased woman is survived by three children, including a 26-day-old infant.
Police probing incident
Speaking with Siasat.com, Uppal Traffic Police stated that while the incident is unfortunate, officers were fully alert and deployed on the roads during the match.
They said the ambulance was allowed to take an alternate route near the Survey of India office in Uppal, in an effort to ease its passage.
Police officials also added that a detailed report on the incident will be released to the media soon.
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