India, Oct. 14 -- The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) plans to launch air ambulance services on the Samruddhi Mahamarg, Mumbai-Pune expressway and Mumbai-Goa highway in early 2027 to ensure timely medical treatment for accident victims during the critical 'golden hour'.

Standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the proposed services are expected to be finalised and approved by November 15, followed by clearance from a high-level committee and the tendering process by the end of November; transport minister Pratap Sarnaik said on Monday.

The services aim to reduce road accident fatalities by ensuring faster evacuation of critically injured victims and their transfer to trauma care centres. The plan also envisages coor...