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Aligarh: Sick child passes away in uncle's arms after getting stuck in Khair traffic jam

A tragic incident occurred in Khair, Aligarh, where a sick child named Urmi died while being rushed to the hospital. Due to a severe traffic jam near Tenti village, the family attempted to navigate through narrow lanes on a motorcycle. Unfortunately, the delay of nearly an hour proved fatal, and the child succumbed before reaching the Community Health Center.

A heartbreaking incident has emerged from the Khair area of Aligarh, where a young child lost her life due to a lack of timely medical intervention. According to reports from Amar Ujala, the child, identified as Urmi, was suffering from a serious illness and required urgent medical attention.

Her family decided to rush her to the local Community Health Center (CHC) for treatment. However, they encountered a severe traffic jam near the Tenti village intersection. Realizing the gravity of the situation, the child's uncle borrowed a motorcycle from an acquaintance, hoping to bypass the main road congestion by traveling through narrow lanes.

Despite their desperate efforts to navigate through the side streets, the heavy traffic caused a delay of nearly one hour. By the time they reached the vicinity of the hospital, the child's condition had deteriorated significantly, and she tragically passed away in her uncle's arms before they could enter the facility.

This incident highlights the severe traffic management issues plaguing the region. Local residents have pointed out that such congestion often prevents ambulances and other emergency vehicles from passing, frequently leading to such devastating outcomes for families in distress.

The family is devastated by the loss. The incident has cast a pall of gloom over the entire area, with locals demanding that the administration find a permanent solution to the recurring traffic jams on this route to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

As of now, there has been no official statement from the local administration regarding the matter. The incident has sparked significant public anger and concern regarding the current state of traffic regulation in the town.

This unfortunate event serves as a stark reminder of the critical need for efficient traffic management in emergency situations. A delay of just an hour has resulted in an irreparable loss for a grieving family.

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