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The Annaikattu police have registered a case. (Credits: Representational Image/ Reuters)
As per media reports, the victim’s mother had to carry the child up to 6 km as the ambulance had to drop them midway due to non-availability of roads, but the child died before reaching the hospital.
In a tragic incident reported from the district of Tamil Nadu, an 18-month-old girl died of snake bite as she could not get timely medical help due to unavailability of proper roads in the area.
As per media reports, the victim’s mother had to carry the child up to 6 km as the ambulance had to drop them midway due to non-availability of road but the child died before reaching the hospital.
While the child’s relatives alleged that the lack of a proper road caused the delay that led to the death of the child, the Vellore collector said that if they had contacted ASHA workers, help could have reached them.
The collector told NDTV that a mini ambulance was available at the foothills. Had the family contacted ASHA workers, the child could have been given first aid, but they failed to do so and took the child on a motorcycle.
“Efforts were already underway to build a road in the area where around 1,500 people live scattered. Relevant online application has been made for clearance from the forest department,” the collector further told NDTV.
BJP Tamil Nadu leader K Annamalai condemned the incident and claimed that the DMK-ruled state government was solely responsible for not being able to provide basic amenities to the people.
Meanwhile, the Annikattu police took cognizance of the incident and registered a case under relevant sections.