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Massive traffic gridlock on Dhaka-Chattogram highway claims patient's life
A 40-kilometre traffic jam on the critical Dhaka-Chattogram highway has resulted in the death of a patient who was being transported by ambulance. The incident highlights ongoing congestion problems on one of Bangladesh's busiest transport corridors.
LSN Bangladesh ·
A severe traffic congestion spanning 40 kilometres on the Dhaka-Chattogram highway resulted in a patient's death while being transported by ambulance, raising fresh concerns about road conditions and emergency response times on the nation's vital transport artery.
The extended gridlock prevented the ambulance from reaching its destination within a critical timeframe, ultimately proving fatal for the patient. The incident underscores the challenges faced by emergency services attempting to navigate Bangladesh's most heavily trafficked highways during peak congestion periods.
The Dhaka-Chattogram highway serves as a crucial economic lifeline, connecting the capital to the port city and facilitating substantial commercial traffic daily. Chronic congestion on the route has been attributed to various factors including inadequate infrastructure, heavy vehicular volume, and ongoing maintenance work.
The death has reignited discussions among transport authorities and civil society regarding the urgent need for improved highway management and dedicated emergency lanes to ensure ambulances can navigate congested routes without delay. Authorities have not yet issued statements regarding measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.