Beed, April 15 -- A stray dog went on a rampage, biting at least 40 people within a span of two hours in Kaij town in Beed district of Maharashtra, prompting the victims to queue up at a govt hospital to secure anti-rabies vaccinations.
An official said the canine targeted people in several localities, including Mangalwar Peth, Azizpura, Bhimnagar and Roza Mohalla on Monday.
Witnesses described a scene of chaos as the dog targeted anyone in its path, prompting several people to run for safety.
The sudden influx of victims led to long queues at the Kaij sub-district hospital as people rushed to secure anti-rabies vaccinations.
"We have administered rabies injections to all 40 injured people who reported to the hospital. Among them, ten individuals sustained deep or multiple puncture wounds and have been referred to the Swami Ramanand Teerth Govt Rural Medical College and Hospital Ambajogai for advanced treatment," Kaij sub-district hospital superintendent Dr Dattatray Kendre stated.
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