Pune: Patient Falls Out of Moving Ambulance Near YCM Hospital in Pimpri-Chinchwad
Pimpri, 11th October 2026: A patient reportedly fell onto the road from a moving ambulance near Yashwantrao Chavan Memorial (YCM) Hospital in Pimpri-Chinchwad, raising concerns about patient safety and the precautions followed while transporting patients.
The incident was recorded on mobile phones by alert citizens, who questioned the ambulance driver following the fall. The visuals reportedly show the driver and a police constable returning to the spot after the patient fell from the vehicle.
According to the available visuals, the patient was subsequently taken back to the hospital for further treatment. The footage does not clearly establish the extent of the patient’s injuries.
The incident has prompted questions about ambulance safety protocols and the responsibility of those involved in patient transportation. Citizens have called for appropriate action against the ambulance driver and the hospital administration.
The incident has also drawn attention to the accountability of the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), which operates YCM Hospital. Further details about the circumstances leading to the fall, the patient’s condition and whether an official inquiry has been initiated were not immediately available.
