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Ambulance collides with tempo - Patient survives, driver dies

  •   Mon, May 30 2016 10:45:24 PM

Yahya Hallare

Daijiworld Media Network-Bhatkal

Bhatkal, May 30: In a tragic incident, an ambulance driver was killed on spot when the ambulance collided with Mahindra tempo head on at Handigon, four kilometres away from Kumta near here on Monday, May 30.


The deceased ambulance driver is identified as Venketesh Mahadev Hulswar (42). Three other persons were seriously injured in the fatal accident which took place in the evening.

It is learnt that the ambulance was going to Manipal from Gokarna. A seriously ill person was being taken to Manipal in the ambulance. The patient was reportedly saved as he was shifted to another ambulance and taken to hospital after accident.

The tempo was coming from Honnavar to Kumta.

A case has been registered at Kumta police station and investigations are on.
  

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  • Evans Christopher Sumitra, UDUPI/ NEW YORK, USA. ss

    Wed, Jun 01 2016

    I have no words to express but say that the deceased soul will rest in eternal peace as this fatal accident happened and the driver was killed. At this time, I presume the ambulance was rushing patient to a hospital at high speed, which is obvious and this accident happened. Even in US ambulance and fire trucks are given first priority before any other vehicles. All other vehicles come to a stop or give way to these emergency vehicles.

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  • Joshwa quadros, Kemmanu

    Tue, May 31 2016

    Sad news to hear.Rest in peace .first of all omni is not a suitable as an ambulance vehicle .its hard to get that vehicle into control when it is at top speed tats above 95/hr .its not safe when it hits a heavy vehicle .the real thing is there are pvt ambulance outside at KMC where there are many omni ambulances .people should get aware of safety during long distances distance from gokarna to Manipal is too long there are 108 services ryt why don't call 108 where you get ambulance service by traveller vehicle that's fit and has lot of facilities. My thinking is when it comes to emergency we take any vehicle may be it's a omni .I mean when the situation is serious now we can't regret what has happened right. This incident gives ua a view about safety :-) hope everyone gets aware .Call 108 for emergency :-) no matter u lose some money use some thinking

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  • vikram, Dubai

    Tue, May 31 2016

    What a tragedy... the driver who wants to save life of patient lost his own life...RIP

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  • Flavian, Mangaluru/Kuwait

    Tue, May 31 2016


    Naseeb Apna Apna!
    Sub takdeer ka kel hai
    Sad on the part of the driver and his family.
    R.I.P.

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  • Sanjay, Hebri

    Tue, May 31 2016

    It is the responsibility of citizens to give way to ambulances, but now a days ambulance drivers are very rash, they install 6 to 8 powerful headlights to their vehicles, never bother to dim to the up coming traffic. They are to save life, but they should not risk life of co users of road by rash driving..... Government should take notice of this & issue proper guidelines & training and to ambulance drivers....a strict headlight rule should be implemented otherwise it is impossible to drive in night.

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  • noel francis lewis, kinnigoli - dubai

    Tue, May 31 2016

    I have been screaming always, someone please stop using these Omnies. This is real death machine!

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  • John, Udupi

    Tue, May 31 2016

    This is the reason why omni based ambulances should be banned. First of all these omni's are not at all stable vehicles at high speeds and over that they are extremely fragile. Added to that is the rash driving of ambulances. These drivers should be properly trained to drive fast and safe adhering to all the laws and regulations of the road. You cannot kill someone on road to save another life.

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  • Mr. Fernandes, Mangalore

    Tue, May 31 2016

    John, open your eyes and notice that the Tempo is on the wrong side. Salute to those drivers who always take risk for saving others life.

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  • Joe D'Souza, Mangalore

    Tue, May 31 2016

    It is very sad that this incident should open up eyes of Public. So far how many ambulances ended up in accidents. To save one life more end up dead.
    Ambulance drivers think that they own the road with Beacon light. In Mangalore they carry little Children to Kindergarten in Bendoor. They carry Nursing students to School in Paldane. Drivers go fast through junctions even when there is traffic jam. It is a thought,some restrictions should be imposed on the Ambulance drivers before a tragedy hits Mangalore street,taking life of few.

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  • RSRB, Kundapura / Singapore

    Tue, May 31 2016

    Joe D'Souza, Mangalore

    With due respect to your comment, I beg to slightly disagree with you...
    We need to give way for Ambulance, rather expecting them go slow...
    In the above case, maxi-cab should have given a free way to Ambulance to help the sick person to reach Manipal..

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  • Rcb, Udupi

    Tue, May 31 2016

    Driving OMNI is equal to death..

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