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Ambulance Crash in Kerala Claims Two Lives
✍️ ThePrint
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 06:38 AM
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An ambulance collided with a vehicle on a Kerala highway, killing two people, authorities said.
Earlier this week, an ambulance collided with a private vehicle on National Highway 66 near a town in Kerala, killing two people, police reports said. The ambulance was on a medical emergency call when the impact occurred, and rescue teams arrived within minutes, but the victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
Kerala Police spokesperson said that the ambulance was traveling at a safe speed but a sudden maneuver by the other vehicle caused the collision. The ambulance's driver and a passenger were among the deceased. The incident is under investigation for possible negligence.
The Kerala State Transport Department has urged all emergency service operators to adhere strictly to traffic regulations and to maintain clear communication with traffic police during operations. Authorities are reviewing the incident to determine whether any procedural lapses contributed to the crash.
The incident has prompted a review of ambulance safety protocols and traffic enforcement on busy highways in the state.
Kerala Police spokesperson said that the ambulance was traveling at a safe speed but a sudden maneuver by the other vehicle caused the collision. The ambulance's driver and a passenger were among the deceased. The incident is under investigation for possible negligence.
The Kerala State Transport Department has urged all emergency service operators to adhere strictly to traffic regulations and to maintain clear communication with traffic police during operations. Authorities are reviewing the incident to determine whether any procedural lapses contributed to the crash.
The incident has prompted a review of ambulance safety protocols and traffic enforcement on busy highways in the state.