Bengaluru Tragedy: Speeding Ambulance Runs Red Light at Richmond Circle, Kills Couple on Scooter

As per the reports, a speeding ambulance ran through the red traffic signal at Richmond Circle, Bengaluru, after which it collided with a couple on a scooter, killing them on the spot. It has triggered debates on urban road safety and the protocols of movement by emergency vehicles.​

Details of the Accident

The accident had occurred on a busy afternoon when several vehicles were stopped at the Richmond Circle signal. As per eyewitnesses, the ambulance, in a bid to reach its destination in a hurry, jumped the red light and hit the scooter of the couple with great force. The impact was so powerful that both the victims died on the spot. It then collided with other vehicles before coming to a halt amidst rescue efforts.​

Public Reaction and Investigation

The audiences and the residents were mad, but at the same time, they considered this as a highlighting point of a concern that the ambulance drivers are driving recklessly. Infuriated people from the locality congregated next to the damaged vehicle, asserting their demands for taking action against the culprit and for improving the traffic discipline for ambulances. The police said that they didn’t have time and file a case against the driver for driving rashly and for violating the traffic regulations. An investigation is carried out based on the CCTV footage from the crossroads. 

Need for Stricter Protocols

The accident has reignited calls for stronger protocols governing ambulances and emergency vehicles in Indian cities. Also, the citizens demand that the traffic laws be followed strictly in order to avoid more tragedies and to emphasize that public safety should never be compromised due to urgency. The Bengaluru incident is a dark warning of the consequences of not following basic road rules, even for the vehicles whose main purpose is to save lives.