Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Pregnant Twin-Bearing Woman Dies Amid Alleged Ambulance Delay in Mandla
A pregnant woman who was carrying twins suddenly became very sick.
This happened in Salaiya village in Madhya Pradesh’s Mandla district.
Her family says they called for a 108 ambulance, but none was available.
They took her to a health centre in a private vehicle.
The family also said bad roads made the trip slower.
Doctors said she and both babies had already died when they arrived.
The woman had sickle cell disease and had received medical treatment before.
Officials and police were informed about the incident.
A post-mortem and inquiry will examine what happened.
A pregnant woman carrying twins died after her health suddenly worsened in Salaiya village, Mandla, on Tuesday.
Her family alleged that a 108 ambulance was unavailable, forcing them to use a private vehicle.
The family said poor road conditions delayed their journey to the Community Health Centre in Bijadandi.
Doctors said the woman and both unborn babies had no heartbeat or breathing when they arrived around 5:10 p.m.
The cause of death and alleged ambulance delay will be examined through a post-mortem and further inquiry.
- Who
- A pregnant woman carrying twins, her family, medical staff, and local officials were involved.
- What
- The woman died after her health worsened; her family alleged a delay caused by the unavailability of a 108 ambulance.
- When
- Tuesday; doctors said the family reached the health centre at about 5:10 p.m.
- Where
- Salaiya village and the Community Health Centre in Bijadandi, Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The exact cause of death and the facts surrounding the alleged ambulance delay remain under investigation.
Family’s Allegations
Medical and Official Position
Ambulance availability
Family’s Allegations
The family said they called the 108 ambulance service but were told no ambulance was available and that they should arrange their own vehicle.
Medical and Official Position
The reported ambulance delay has not been established; officials said its facts would be clarified through further inquiry.
Travel delay
Family’s Allegations
The family said poor road conditions delayed their journey to the health centre in a private vehicle.
Medical and Official Position
Medical staff documented that the family arrived around 5:10 p.m., but the available account does not assign responsibility for the travel delay.
Cause of death
Family’s Allegations
The family expressed anger over the alleged ambulance unavailability after the woman died.
Medical and Official Position
The medical officer said the woman had sickle cell disease, while the exact cause of death will be determined after the post-mortem and inquiry.
- Location
- Salaiya village under the Bijadandi police station area, Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh
- Patient
- A pregnant woman carrying twins
- Alleged emergency issue
- The family said a 108 ambulance was unavailable
- Transport used
- A private vehicle
- Arrival time
- Around 5:10 p.m.
- Medical history
- The woman had sickle cell disease and was receiving regular treatment
- Next steps
- A post-mortem and further inquiry will investigate the death and ambulance-delay allegation