Tragic Incident Video: Speeding Ambulance Jumps Red Signal, Kills Couple on Scooter in Bengaluru
Tragic Incident Video: Speeding Ambulance Jumps Red Signal, Kills Couple on Scooter in Bengaluru
Vehicle meant to save lives turns fatal near Richmond Circle; two others injured as police launch probe.
In a tragic incident late Saturday night, a speeding ambulance rammed into multiple motorcycles at a red signal near Richmond Circle in Bengaluru, killing a couple on the spot and injuring two others. The accident occurred around 11 pm when several riders had halted their vehicles at the signal.
According to the police, the ambulance, reportedly driven at high speed, lost control and struck three motorcycles from behind, dragging one of them for nearly 50 metres before crashing into a nearby traffic police booth. The impact was so severe that the Dio scooter, on which the victims were riding, was crushed.
The deceased have been identified as Ismail (40) and his wife Sameen Banu, both residents of the city. Two other riders sustained serious injuries and were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Eyewitnesses said panic spread across the junction as the ambulance ploughed through the stationary vehicles. Videos from the scene showed bystanders rushing to lift the vehicle after it rammed into the police outpost, with damaged motorcycles scattered across the road.
The Wilson Garden Traffic Police reached the spot soon after the incident and carried out an inspection. The ambulance driver, identified as Ashok, was initially reported to have fled but was later taken into custody. A case has been registered, and a detailed investigation is underway to determine whether negligence or mechanical failure led to the crash.
Police officials said further action will be taken once the forensic and vehicle inspection reports are received.
