Cab Hits Tree, Pregnant Woman Seriously Injured Near RGIA
- Cab hits tree near Shamshabad airport, ambulance delay raises concern
- RGIA police register case as injured shifted to hospital
Hyderabad: A cab hits tree incident near Shamshabad airport left a five month pregnant woman seriously injured in the early hours of Tuesday. The accident occurred at the ATC rotary near Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. The injured woman was identified as Tejaswini. She suffered serious injuries, and doctors later said she may have had a miscarriage. The delay in ambulance services after the crash caused distress among those present at the spot.
According to details shared by the victim’s family, Tejaswini is the daughter of Gandi Ganapathamma from Ramapuram in Pendurthi mandal of Visakhapatnam district. She lives in Hyderabad. As it was the Sankranthi festival, family members came to the city to take her along with them. Therefore, they booked flight tickets for Tuesday morning. They also booked a cab to reach the airport early in the day.
Meanwhile, at around 4.10 am, the cab reached the ATC rotary. At that point, the vehicle lost control and hit a tree. As a result, the driver Saikesava, Tejaswini, and Ganapathamma suffered serious injuries. Passersby noticed the accident and immediately informed the police and authorities. However, despite repeated calls, no ambulance arrived at the spot even after an hour.
The delay caused panic and pain. Tejaswini, who is five months pregnant, reportedly cried out in tears asking to be saved. This scene disturbed those present. Later, fellow passengers who stopped near the accident site decided to act. Therefore, they rushed the injured to a hospital on their own without waiting for emergency services.
Meanwhile, doctors treating the injured said the condition of Tejaswini is critical. Family members expressed fear that she may have suffered a miscarriage due to the injuries. The RGIA police confirmed that they have registered a case in connection with the cab hits tree accident. They also said an investigation is currently underway to find out how the vehicle lost control at the rotary.
The incident has once again raised questions about emergency response during road accidents near the airport stretch. However, police said they are examining all aspects related to the crash. Further details are awaited as the investigation continues.
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