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A heartbreaking incident from Odisha's Ganjam district has raised serious questions about the state of emergency medical services. A young man lost his life after the ambulance transporting him allegedly broke down en route to hospital, leaving him stranded for nearly three hours. The tragedy unfolded in Khallikote area and has sparked public anger over alleged negligence in ambulance maintenance.
The victim, 23-year-old Shankar Maharana from Biripur, was playing cricket yesterday when he was struck in the abdomen by a ball. He collapsed shortly after, complaining of severe pain and difficulty breathing. Shankar was initially tre...