Hi-Tech emergency ambulances were launched by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in front Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru, on September 23, 2024. | Photo Credit: Murali Kumar K

Chief Minister launches hi-tech ambulances to rush accident victims to hospitals within the golden hour across Karnataka

The ambulances are fitted with ventilators

by · The Hindu

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dedicated 65 hi-tech emergency ambulances that are to be deployed to save the lives of accident victims across the State, on September 23.

The ambulances, which are fitted with ventilators, will be deployed by the Health and Family Welfare Department across Karnataka in the coming days.

“The ambulances will help in rushing accident victims to hospitals within the golden hour. It is possible to save hundreds of lives if emergency care is made available,” the Chief Minister said.

Among other things, the ambulances are fitted with ventilators. | Photo Credit: Murali Kumar K
The ambulances are part of the Chief Minister’s Trauma Care Services. | Photo Credit: Murali Kumar K
Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao explains the features of the hi-tech emergency ambulance to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. | Photo Credit: Murali Kumar K

Urging people to follow traffic rules to avoid accidents, he said that drunk driving has to be stopped absolutely. “Don’t let down your families. Will there be not an accident if one drives vehicles while speaking on phone? You are responsible for your life and responsible for your families. Follow traffic rules strictly.”

He urged Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy to initiate strict action and cancel licenses of those involved in drunk driving cases.

Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dinesh Gundu Rao was present at the event.

Published - September 23, 2024 02:22 pm IST

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