A photo that appeared in TGE dated May 7, shows two ambulances being stuck in traffic during peak hours alongside the elevated corridor being constructed at Porvorim. If an ambulance carrying a serious patient gets stuck in a heavy traffic congestion there may be nothing much one can do except hope that the patient gets medical attention in time. There could be drivers who do not think it necessary to give way for an ambulance. It is crucial to give way to ambulances, especially when they are using their sirens and flashing lights. One needs to give way, pull over to the side of the road and wait until the ambulance has passed. Research has shown that in India more than 24,000 patients die each day due to delay in getting medical help in the Golden Hour. According to the Motor Vehicle Act (MVA) failing to give way to an ambulance can result in fine and even imprisonment. In Europe, drivers are legally required to create an emergency corridor when an ambulance is approaching. Drivers on the road should show empathy towards the patient in the ambulance.
