India, Oct. 31 -- The Gautam Budh Nagar police on Friday launched the "Operation FAST" (Fast Ambulance Seamless Transition) to ensure uninterrupted movement of emergency ambulances across the district, officials said on Friday.

According to officials, the initiative is aligned with the Uttar Pradesh government's Zero Fatality District initiative, aimed at reducing road accidents and deaths.

Police said under the Operation FAST, a dedicated 24x7 ambulance traffic control room has been established at the Traffic Police Control Room. "A special helpline number (9218981716) has also been introduced for ambulance drivers, hospitals and emergency service providers requiring traffic assistance," said Laxmi Singh, Commissioner of Police, Gautam...