Daijiworld Media Network – Beltangady (MS)
Beltangady, Aug 22: A woman, who was critically injured in the ambulance accident that occurred on national highway near Vagga two days ago, succumbed to injuries on Monday August 21. The driver of the ambulance had died on the spot in the accident.
The deceased is identified as Mariyamma (80), wife of late Hassan and resident of Karnadoor village. The total number of people dead in the accident rose to two with the death of Mariyamma.
Mariyamma developed chest pain on Friday and was taken to private hospital at Guruvayanakere. After giving emergency treatment, the doctors advised to take her to Mangaluru for advanced treatment as she had blocks in her heart. Accordingly Mariyamma was being taken to Mangaluru when the ambulance driver lost control and crashed against roadside compound wall.
Mariyamma received severe injuries to her head. Though she was admitted to KMC hospital, she succumbed on Monday. Her son Razak, who was in the ambulance sustained fracture on his hand. Mariyamma is survived by one son and two daughters.