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Health
Family Carries Deceased on Shoulders After Ambulance Unavailable in Sarai, MP
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 04:36 PM
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A young man who died while receiving treatment after a road accident left his relatives scrambling for transport, as no ambulance was available and they had to hire a private vehicle and later carry the body on their shoulders.
A road accident in the town of Sarai, Madhya Pradesh, left a young man critically injured. While he was undergoing treatment at a local hospital, his condition deteriorated and he succumbed to his injuries.
According to family members, the hospital failed to provide an ambulance for the transfer of the body. The relatives were compelled to arrange a private ambulance at their own expense. When that service also fell short, they resorted to carrying the deceased on their shoulders to the funeral venue.
The incident has sparked criticism of emergency medical services in the region, with relatives questioning the adequacy of ambulance availability and the protocols for handling deceased patients. Local authorities have been asked to investigate the lapse and ensure that similar situations do not recur.
Hospital officials declined to comment on the specific case, but reiterated that they follow standard procedures for post‑mortem transport. The family, meanwhile, is seeking clarification on why no official ambulance was dispatched despite the emergency.
The episode highlights broader concerns about emergency response infrastructure in smaller towns of Madhya Pradesh, where limited resources often force families to bear additional burdens during times of grief.
According to family members, the hospital failed to provide an ambulance for the transfer of the body. The relatives were compelled to arrange a private ambulance at their own expense. When that service also fell short, they resorted to carrying the deceased on their shoulders to the funeral venue.
The incident has sparked criticism of emergency medical services in the region, with relatives questioning the adequacy of ambulance availability and the protocols for handling deceased patients. Local authorities have been asked to investigate the lapse and ensure that similar situations do not recur.
Hospital officials declined to comment on the specific case, but reiterated that they follow standard procedures for post‑mortem transport. The family, meanwhile, is seeking clarification on why no official ambulance was dispatched despite the emergency.
The episode highlights broader concerns about emergency response infrastructure in smaller towns of Madhya Pradesh, where limited resources often force families to bear additional burdens during times of grief.