Fuel Shortage Delays Treatment, Patient Dies in Malkangiri
Malkangiri: A tragic incident unfolded in Kusumput village when Basant Khil, a local resident, fell from a tree while plucking mangoes.
His family rushed him towards Mathili Hospital on a motorbike, but the vehicle ran out of fuel midway.
Strained without options, they had to call for an ambulance, which caused a critical delay in reaching medical care.
Khil was admitted to Mathili Hospital and later referred to Malkangiri District Headquarters Hospital.
Despite efforts by doctors, he succumbed to his injuries during treatment.
The incident highlights the severe challenges faced in remote areas where fuel shortages and inadequate transport facilities can cost lives.
Locals have urged authorities to address the recurring issue of fuel availability and strengthen emergency medical services in rural Odisha.
