Bhadrak 108 ambulance crew returns accident victim's cash and belongings to family
A 108 ambulance crew in Odisha's Bhadrak district secured and handed back cash and personal items found at a crash scene, earning local praise.
A 108 ambulance crew in Odisha's Bhadrak district has been praised for returning cash and personal belongings to the family of a critically injured road-accident victim, Pragativadi reported on 31 October.
According to the report, the accident took place near Mausudha village under Chandbali Block. The crew responded to the emergency call, rescued the victim, gave immediate care and took him to the Chandbali Community Health Centre. At the crash site the team noticed the victim's cash and personal items scattered on the ground and secured them. The crew then traced the victim's family and handed over everything intact.
The report says the three-member crew, made up of an ambulance pharmacist, a driver and a helper, drew admiration from locals and medical personnel in the Chandbali area for their conduct.
Why it matters for ambulance owners and drivers
- Crews often handle patients' valuables at accident scenes.
- Careful handling and handover of belongings builds public trust in the service.
Read the full report at the source: Pragativadi
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