Unsung 108 Heroes Emerge from Balasore Triple Train Tragedy
108 Ambulance played crucial role in the massive rescue operation Over 1000 Healthcare Frontline Team comprising Driver, helper, crew members shown unwavering commitment, worked relentlessly for 48 hours Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], June 9: The horrifying triple train collision accident at Bahanaga Bazar in Balasore district of Odisha had taken 288 valuable lives and critically injured […]
- 108 Ambulance played crucial role in the massive rescue operation
- Over 1000 Healthcare Frontline Team comprising Driver, helper, crew members shown unwavering commitment, worked relentlessly for 48 hours
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], June 9: The horrifying triple train collision accident at Bahanaga Bazar in Balasore district of Odisha had taken 288 valuable lives and critically injured more than 1200 people, considered as the largest train accident in last three decades. Government agencies immediately swung into rescue operation and 108 Ambulance has played crucial role in this extensive initiative.
Within some minutes, 229 numbers of 108 Ambulances had mobilised from 11 districts of the state like Cuttack, Khurda, Dhenkanal, Kendrapara, Jajpur, Bhadrak, Angul, Keonjhar, Balasore, Jagatsinghpur, and Mayurbhanj and deployed for the rescue, transportation, referral transport, and deceased body transport operation. Over 1000 drivers, helpers, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), and officials swiftly acted, dedicating them to the rescue work that continued for more than 48 hours.
Many crew members have shown unwavering dedication to rescue operation and have worked round the clock to support the rescue effort. Many of them selflessly joined the effort even they were in leave or had completed their duties of the day, which shown their commitment and dedication to serve for humanity, what 108 Ambulance stands for. Furthermore, more than 20 crew members donated blood at different hospitals, offered assistance to the patients and their relatives during this challenging time.
