Daijiworld Media Network - Bantwal

Bantwal, Oct 30: In a shocking incident highlighting the apathy of some motorists, a 38-year-old biker was booked by Bantwal Town police for allegedly blocking an ambulance carrying a critically injured patient, despite its siren blaring for right of way.

The incident occurred around 1.30 pm on Thursday, October 30 near N G Circle at B C Road in Bantwal taluk. According to police, the ambulance (KA-22-C-1382) was rushing from Puttur to Mangaluru, ferrying a seriously injured victim from the Bisile Ghat accident for advanced medical treatment.

“The doctors at Puttur Government Hospital had provided first aid and referred the patient to Mangaluru for further care. However, while en route, the ambulance’s passage was obstructed by a two-wheeler rider who

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