People carried sick woman through muddy ways to ambulances in northern India
by Aditi VermaIn a revealing incident highlighting the stark reality of infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh, a woman in Agra had to be carried on a cot through muddy paths after her family faced difficulties accessing an ambulance due to dilapidated roads.
The incident took place at a village near Agra and the video went viral on September 24.
Visuals showed a group of villagers working together to carry a woman on a traditional cot (charpai) through a muddy terrain. The woman lies on the cot, appearing vulnerable and in need of medical assistance. Surrounding her, several concerned family members and villagers navigate the slippery, uneven ground, their faces displaying a mix of determination and worry. The path is covered in thick, wet mud, making it challenging for them to maintain their balance as they carefully lift the cot.
Residents of a village near Agra found themselves in a distressing situation when a woman fell seriously ill and needed urgent medical attention. Despite calling for an ambulance, the family encountered a major hurdle: the roads leading to their home had become impassable due to heavy rains, turning them into treacherous mudslides.
With no other option, the woman’s family and some villagers banded together to transport her on a cot through the muck to reach the waiting ambulance a short distance away. A video of the effort has since gone viral on social media, showcasing the desperate situation and the lengths to which villagers had to go to ensure medical care for their loved ones.
Locals have expressed their frustration, stating they have repeatedly filed complaints regarding the poor condition of the roads, but their grievances have largely gone unaddressed. As a result, villagers are forced to navigate these hazardous paths daily, facing the risk of injury or further health complications.
This incident raises serious questions about the Uttar Pradesh government’s claims of development, particularly concerning infrastructure and healthcare accessibility in rural areas.