GVK-EMRI, which operates the 108 ambulance network in the State, presented certificates – Appreciation for Good Samaritans - to 52 persons, who made calls to 108 to help those involved in road traffic accidents. B. Prabhudoss, head, marketing and communication, GVK EMRI, Chennai, said the certificates were in appreciation of the “Good Samaritans” who made calls to 108 to help save precious lives. Uma Shankar, Additional Superintendent of Police, Vellore, said at least 250 persons died in road accidents in Vellore district in a year. S. A. Raman, Vellore Collector, expressed concern that Vellore witnessed several road accidents. “It seems that Vellore district accounts for the highest utilisation of 108 ambulance services in the State.

Source: The Hindu January 31, 2017 19:13 UTC