Gorakhpur Vijayadashami procession halted to let an ambulance through the crowd
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered his Vijayadashami procession stopped at Gorakhnath Temple's main gate so an ambulance with a critical patient could pass.
A Vijayadashami procession in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, was halted on Tuesday evening so that an ambulance carrying a critically ill patient could pass, according to Daijiworld.
The incident took place at the main gate of the Gorakhnath Temple, where Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was leading the traditional procession as head of the Gorakhpeeth. Crowds were large and security was tight.
On hearing the ambulance siren, Adityanath told security personnel to stop the procession and clear the way, the report said. Devotees and others present helped open the road, the ambulance passed without obstruction, and the procession resumed only after it had moved ahead.
A video of the moment circulated on social media, and the report said people praised the decision to put the patient's life ahead of protocol and tradition. The report did not name the patient or the hospital, and did not say how the patient fared afterwards.
Why it matters for ambulance owners and drivers
- Large festival crowds are a recurring obstacle for ambulances, and this case shows crowds and security staff can clear a path quickly when asked.
Read the full report at the source: Daijiworld
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