No road, 7km on a stretcher: Pregnant woman carried through rivers to reach ambulance in Odisha

A pregnant woman in labor was carried seven kilometers on a stretcher by ambulance staff. This difficult journey occurred through rivers and streams due to no motorable road access. The ambulance team transported Sumitra Shundhi to Karanjia Hospital for necessary medical care. This incident highlights connectivity challenges in remote Mayurbhanj villages for emergency services. Administration officials are investigating the road responsibility and connectivity issues in the area.