108 service keeps 440 ambulances ready across 12 Coimbatore-zone districts for Deepavali
Tamil Nadu's 108 service has readied 440 ambulances across the 12 districts of its Coimbatore zone, placed at crowded spots and accident hotspots for Deepavali.
The 108 Ambulance Service has kept 440 ambulances ready as a precaution during Deepavali in the 12 districts of its Coimbatore zone, Deccan Chronicle reported on 8 November 2026 in a report datelined Salem.
According to the report, ambulances have been positioned in public places, high-traffic areas and accident hotspots, and staff have been told to respond without delay. Jayakumar, the Coimbatore zone manager, said people should immediately call the free emergency number 108 for firecracker injuries, burns, road accidents or other medical emergencies.
Dr Nandini, the Salem District Joint Director of Health Services, asked government hospitals to stay on heightened alert, with burns wards and trauma emergency departments prepared.
The report also carries safety advice: supervise children when they burst crackers, keep firecrackers away from hospitals, petrol pumps and crowded places, and do not drive after drinking alcohol. It does not give call volumes or other statistics.
Why it matters for ambulance owners and drivers
- Ambulances are being stationed at accident hotspots and busy areas, so crews should expect a high festival workload, as the report describes the precaution.
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