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Health
Girl Unconscious, Ejected from Govt Ambulance in Maharashtra Over Diesel Payment
✍️ Mid-Day
🗓 15 Oct 2026, 10:03 AM
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An unconscious girl was made to leave a Maharashtra government ambulance after her labourer father could not afford diesel for the vehicle, according to Mid-Day.
A labourer from Maharashtra attempted to transport his unconscious daughter to a hospital using a government‑run ambulance. When the driver demanded payment for diesel, the father said he could not afford it. The driver then ordered the girl to be taken out of the vehicle, leaving her on the roadside while the ambulance departed.
Witnesses said the child remained unresponsive and no medical assistance was provided at the scene. Local authorities were alerted, and the incident quickly drew criticism on social media for the apparent neglect by a public service vehicle.
The Maharashtra Health Department has been asked to investigate the conduct of the ambulance staff and to review protocols for handling emergencies when patients cannot pay for fuel. The case highlights ongoing concerns about the accessibility of emergency services for low‑income families.
No official statement from the ambulance service or the state government has been released at the time of reporting.
Witnesses said the child remained unresponsive and no medical assistance was provided at the scene. Local authorities were alerted, and the incident quickly drew criticism on social media for the apparent neglect by a public service vehicle.
The Maharashtra Health Department has been asked to investigate the conduct of the ambulance staff and to review protocols for handling emergencies when patients cannot pay for fuel. The case highlights ongoing concerns about the accessibility of emergency services for low‑income families.
No official statement from the ambulance service or the state government has been released at the time of reporting.