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Woman Dies En Route To Hospital Due To Lack Of Road

A woman succumbed to injuries after being carried on a cot to hospital due to a lack of road. The incident occurred in Rewa district.

Aarav Deshmukh
Aarav Deshmukh
Senior City Correspondent · Tue, 07 July 2026 at 06:00 am
Woman Dies En Route To Hospital Due To Lack Of Road

A tragic incident occurred in Nadna Dihia Gram Panchayat under the Mangawan Assembly constituency in Rewa district, where a woman named Ramkali Rawat died on her way to the hospital. The incident happened because there was no road for a stretch of about two kilometres, making it impossible for an ambulance to reach the village. Ramkali was struck by lightning and sustained severe burns, and her family tried to take her to the hospital immediately. However, due to the unpaved and muddy track, they had to place her on a cot and carry her on their shoulders across the marshy terrain. Unfortunately, Ramkali succumbed to her injuries on the way, and doctors declared her dead upon arrival at the hospital.

The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with a video of the incident circulating on social media. The local MLA, Narendra Prajapati, has sanctioned Rs 4 lakh for road construction, which is almost complete. However, the family chose to take Ramkali to the hospital via the shortest route, sensing the seriousness of the situation. Prajapati has expressed his condolences and plans to visit the family.

The lack of infrastructure in the area has been a long-standing issue, and this incident highlights the need for better roads and access to medical facilities. The government has sanctioned Rs 5 lakh for road construction, but it is unclear when the project will be completed. The incident has raised questions about the accountability of local authorities and the need for more investment in rural infrastructure.

The family of Ramkali Rawat is grieving the loss of their loved one, and the community is in shock. The incident is a stark reminder of the challenges faced by people living in rural areas, where access to basic amenities like roads and healthcare is limited. The government and local authorities must take immediate action to address these issues and prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.

In the meantime, the community is coming together to support the family of Ramkali Rawat. The incident has sparked a debate about the need for better infrastructure and access to medical facilities in rural areas. It is hoped that the government will take concrete steps to address these issues and prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.

The MLA's decision to sanction funds for road construction is a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done to address the systemic issues that led to this tragedy. The community is waiting for the government to take action and ensure that such incidents do not happen again.

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