A fight between the staff of two ambulances reportedly led to the death of a woman in Itchapuram of Srikakulam district on Wednesday. They informed 108 ambulance staff of Kaviti, as 106 emergency service at Itchapuram was allocated for COVID-19 operations. The 108 service staff of Itchapuram allegedly did not allow Kaviti emergency wing to take the woman to the hospital. He directed Srikakulam District Medical and Health Officer R. Chanchaiah and other officials to submit a detailed report immediately and take action against the staff concerned. The victim’;s family members staged protest and insisted action against 108 emergency service staff of both Kaviti and Itchapuram.

Source: The Hindu August 05, 2020 18:33 UTC