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Health
Ludhiana Resident Dies on Road After Ambulance Fails to Arrive on Time
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 12:31 AM
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An injured man in Ludhiana succumbed on the roadside when the ambulance did not reach him in time, officials said.
According to local reports, an injured person in Ludhiana died on the roadside after the ambulance dispatched to the scene did not arrive in time.
Witnesses said the victim was lying on the pavement when the ambulance was still en route, and he stopped breathing before help could reach him.
Police and health officials have opened an inquiry into the delay, stating that response times will be reviewed to prevent similar tragedies.
The incident has raised concerns among residents about the reliability of emergency medical services in the city.
Witnesses said the victim was lying on the pavement when the ambulance was still en route, and he stopped breathing before help could reach him.
Police and health officials have opened an inquiry into the delay, stating that response times will be reviewed to prevent similar tragedies.
The incident has raised concerns among residents about the reliability of emergency medical services in the city.