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Health
80-Year-Old Woman Waits Hours for Replacement 108 Ambulance in Dolaria, Narmadapuram
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 03:45 AM
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An 80‑year‑old resident of Dolaria in Narmadapuram district spent hours awaiting a second 108 ambulance after the first broke down.
An 80‑year‑old woman in Dolaria, a locality of Narmadapuram district, was left waiting for medical transport after the 108 ambulance dispatched to her fell out of service. The breakdown forced emergency responders to call for a replacement vehicle, extending the waiting time considerably.
The 108 service, which provides free emergency ambulance assistance across Madhya Pradesh, reported that the vehicle malfunctioned en route, prompting the need for a second ambulance to be mobilised. Local health officials confirmed that the patient was stable but required timely transport to a nearby hospital.
The incident highlights the challenges faced by emergency services in rural areas, where a single vehicle failure can significantly delay critical care. Authorities have been urged to review fleet maintenance and response protocols to prevent similar delays in the future.
The 108 service, which provides free emergency ambulance assistance across Madhya Pradesh, reported that the vehicle malfunctioned en route, prompting the need for a second ambulance to be mobilised. Local health officials confirmed that the patient was stable but required timely transport to a nearby hospital.
The incident highlights the challenges faced by emergency services in rural areas, where a single vehicle failure can significantly delay critical care. Authorities have been urged to review fleet maintenance and response protocols to prevent similar delays in the future.