LUCKNOW, May 13 -- Difficulties faced by patients at the Trauma Centre of King George's Medical University continue unabated, with fresh concerns emerging over the alleged unavailability of ambulances for shifting patients between departments on the hospital campus.

On Tuesday, several patients and attendants alleged that despite waiting for hours, ambulances failed to arrive, forcing them to transport injured and critically ill patients in e-rickshaws. They said the situation caused significant hardship, particularly for elderly and post-operative patients.

Responding to the allegations, KGMU spokesperson prof KK Singh maintained that the medical university currently operates 17 ambulances and eight golf carts for shifting patients bet...