Ambulance driver killed in mishap near Chogitti flyover

An ambulance driver lost his life in a tragic road accident near the Chogitti flyover early Saturday morning when a speeding truck struck him. The victim, identified as Ramnik Singh, a resident of Majitha Road in Amritsar, was assisting in the transfer of a patient when the accident took place.

The mishap happened around 2.30 am as Ramnik was transporting a patient from Amritsar to SGL Hospital here. The ambulance reportedly hit a divider due to poor visibility in rain and overturned. Both Ramnik and the patient escaped the mishap unhurt. Ramnik quickly arranged another ambulance and ensured the safe transfer of the patient to the hospital.

While standing near the damaged vehicle to caution the oncoming traffic, Ramnik was hit by a speeding 18-wheeler truck. The truck driver fled the scene, but was later arrested.

Parminder Singh, SHO of Rama Mandi police station, confirmed that an FIR under relevant sections of the BNS had been registered against the driver.

“The damaged vehicles have been impounded and the postmortem formalities were completed late in the evening. The body has been handed over to the family,” he said, adding that the statements of family members had been recorded and further formalities were underway.

Ramnik’s friend Siddharth Arora said, “We received a call from the police at 4 am informing us about the accident. Ramnik ensured the safety of his patient, but tragically lost his life in the process. It’s a heart-wrenching loss for us,” he said.