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Madhya Pradesh woman and unborn twins die as family says ambulance not dispatched
✍️ India Today
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 09:04 AM
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A woman in Madhya Pradesh and her unborn twins died, with relatives alleging that no ambulance was sent to the emergency.
A woman in Madhya Pradesh and the twins she was carrying lost their lives after a medical emergency, according to local reports. The family says the patient was unable to reach a hospital in time because an ambulance was not made available.
The relatives have publicly accused the district health authorities of failing to dispatch an emergency vehicle despite repeated calls for assistance. They contend that the lack of timely transport directly contributed to the fatal outcome.
Local health officials were approached for comment, but no official statement has been released as of now. The incident has been registered with the police, and an inquiry into the ambulance services is expected.
The tragedy has reignited concerns over the adequacy of emergency medical response in several parts of Madhya Pradesh, where gaps in ambulance availability have been reported in the past.
Authorities have urged citizens to report any lapses in emergency services, promising a review of the existing protocols to prevent similar occurrences.
The relatives have publicly accused the district health authorities of failing to dispatch an emergency vehicle despite repeated calls for assistance. They contend that the lack of timely transport directly contributed to the fatal outcome.
Local health officials were approached for comment, but no official statement has been released as of now. The incident has been registered with the police, and an inquiry into the ambulance services is expected.
The tragedy has reignited concerns over the adequacy of emergency medical response in several parts of Madhya Pradesh, where gaps in ambulance availability have been reported in the past.
Authorities have urged citizens to report any lapses in emergency services, promising a review of the existing protocols to prevent similar occurrences.