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Jharkhand air ambulance crash: Family pooled ₹8 lakh to fly burn victim to Delhi

TT Editor·Updated: 24 Feb 2026 3:07 pm IST
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Jharkhand air ambulance crash: Family pooled  ₹8 lakh to fly burn victim to Delhi

In a tragic incident, a private air ambulance in Jharkhand crashed while transporting a burn victim to Delhi, marking the third significant civilian aviation mishap in India since June. The family of the burn victim had pooled ₹8 lakh to secure the air ambulance service, highlighting the desperate measures families often take in medical emergencies. This crash follows the earlier incident involving an Air India Boeing Dreamliner in Ahmedabad, drawing attention to the safety and reliability of civilian air travel in the country. Authorities are conducting investigations to determine the cause of the crash, as the incident raises concerns about air ambulance services and their operational protocols. Such events underscore the need for stringent regulations and oversight in the aviation sector to ensure the safety of passengers during medical evacuations, as families often rely on these services in life-and-death situations.

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