India, Aug. 8 -- Paralakhemundi: An 108 ambulance driver allegedly abandoned his duty while transporting a pregnant woman to MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur. The incident occurred in the R. Udaygiri block of Gajapati district. The driver, suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, reportedly fell asleep midway through the journey, leaving the patient, Nandini Raita of Kanikipadar village, and her family in a state of panic.

According to reports, Nandini had initially been taken to Chandragiri Hospital after experiencing labour pain. However, due to complications, she was referred to MKCG Medical College and Hospital for better treatment.Trouble began when the ambulance came to a halt midway, and the driver was found a...