In a tragic turn of events in Bengaluru, an ambulance turned fatal when it lost control and rammed into multiple motorcycles at a red signal, killing a couple on the spot. The horrific incident occurred near the city’s Richmond Circle around 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, where several bikers had halted their vehicles when the speeding ambulance crashed into them from behind.
The severe impact struck three motorcycles and dragged one of them for a few meters before the ambulance came to a halt after ramming into a police outpost.
The deceased were identified as 40-year-old Ismail and his wife, Sameen Banu, who were riding a Honda Dio scooter. Two other individuals sustained serious injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Following the incident, bystanders were seen lifting the ambulance after it crashed into the police outpost. A video from the scene showed people attempting to move the vehicle, with several damaged motorcycles and the police outpost visible in the background.
The Wilson Garden Traffic Police visited the site, conducted an inspection, and have launched an investigation into the accident. The ambulance driver, Ashok, has been taken into custody, and an FIR has been registered.
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