Two motorcyclists die after 108 ambulance hits bike on Babhnan road in Basti
Two men on a motorcycle died after a 108 ambulance hit them on the Babhnan-Masakanwa road in Basti, Uttar Pradesh; police sent the bodies for post-mortem.
Two motorcycle riders were killed on Monday, 19 October 2026, after a 108 ambulance hit their motorcycle on the Babhnan-Masakanwa road in Babhnan, Basti district, Uttar Pradesh, according to Amar Ujala.
The riders, aged 27 and 57, were from the Gaur police station area and were returning home from a relative's house in Chhapiya, Gonda district. Relatives and locals took them to the Primary Health Centre in Chhapiya, where doctors declared them dead.
Police took the bodies into custody and sent them for post-mortem examination. The report did not give details on how the collision happened.
Why it matters for ambulance owners and drivers
Crashes involving ambulances themselves draw police and public scrutiny, a reminder of the need for careful driving even on emergency runs.
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