5 critical, as ambulance rams into truck in Odisha
In a tragic mishap, an ambulance met with an accident in Bhadrak district of Odisha on Monday morning, said reliable reports.
According to the information, the emergency vehicle was allegedly dashed against a dumper truck in an accident that took place near Bhadrak Bhandaripokhari Police Station, National Highway No. 16, Achuapada.
According to reliable reports, as many as five (5) people have been seriously injured in the accident.
The condition of five was also stated to be critical. The collision was so severe that the ambulance was badly mangled.
It is worth mentioning that, while taking a patient from Balasore to Cuttack, the ambulance broke down and hit a stationary dumper from behind.
Reportedly, as many as two people have been shifted to Jajpur district headquarter hospital (DHH), while three people are being treated in Bhadrak district headquarter hospital (DHH).
Further details awaited as to the identity of the injured persons. The reason of the accident is yet to be ascertained.