Sangrur accident: rescuer alleges ambulance took nearly an hour to arrive
After a car ran over labourers in Punjab's Sangrur, a rescuer alleged an ambulance took nearly an hour to reach; the report carries no official response.
A rescuer at the scene of the Sangrur road accident in Punjab has alleged that an ambulance took nearly an hour to arrive, according to a DNA India report updated on the evening of 18 October 2026.
The accident happened on Sunday, 18 October, near Alisher village in Sangrur district, when a speeding car ran over a group of workers. Reports put the toll at eight dead and 12 injured.
The allegations
- A nearby factory worker who helped at the scene alleged that an ambulance took almost an hour even though police on duty had called for medical transport
- He also said police arrived about 15 minutes after the accident
- Another witness said the injured lay on the roadside while authorities insisted on completing "formalities" before arriving
The report cited NDTV for the rescuer's remark that people had died awaiting an ambulance. It includes no statement from authorities on the ambulance delay, and the claims are unconfirmed allegations by witnesses.
Why it matters for ambulance owners and drivers
Response time is the issue raised in this account. Until officials respond, the exact timeline of the ambulance's arrival remains unverified.
Read the full report at the source: DNA India
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