Sun Nov 02 08:52:46 UTC 2025: Summary:
A speeding ambulance, allegedly from a private hospital, ran a red light and crashed into a scooter near Double Road in Bengaluru, killing a couple, Ismail, 40, and Sameena Banu, 33, on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The ambulance, despite not carrying a patient, was reportedly speeding with its siren on. The impact caused the ambulance to collide with three other bikes and a police outpost, injuring two others. The accident sparked public outrage, with locals protesting the ambulance’s reckless driving and causing damage to the vehicle. Police have arrested the driver and are investigating the incident.
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Couple Killed, Police Outpost Damaged in Bengaluru Ambulance Accident
Bengaluru, November 2, 2025 – A tragic accident in Bengaluru’s Wilson Garden area on Saturday morning resulted in the death of a couple and damage to several vehicles and a police outpost. A speeding ambulance reportedly belonging to a private hospital, ran a red light near Double Road and collided with a scooter, killing Ismail, 40, and Sameena Banu, 33, instantly.
According to police reports, the ambulance was allegedly traveling at high speed with its siren on, despite not carrying any patients. After hitting the scooter, the ambulance continued out of control, crashing into three other bikes and dragging one for approximately 50 meters before finally coming to a halt after colliding with a police outpost. Two other individuals, identified as Riyan and Siddiq, sustained injuries.
The incident sparked immediate outrage among locals, who overturned the ambulance in protest. Residents claim this is the second such incident involving reckless ambulance driving in the area and voiced concerns about the misuse of sirens when not transporting patients.
The Ashoknagar police have arrested the ambulance driver and are investigating the case, filing charges of death due to negligence and rash driving. The investigation will also focus on the role of the hospital management in the incident.
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