Bitter pill: Gateway to pilgrim town has no medical services facility

Nashik | Saturday | 17th February, 2018

Summary:

His wife, Kusumlata, noticed that he was not moving when the train was approaching the Lasalgaon station, about 40 km from the Nashik Road station.Soni was taken off the train when it reached the Nashik Road station at 8.27 am. "In some cases, the patient is referred to Bytco Municipal Hospital which is close to the station, the officials added. It may be noted that the medical staff at the clinic are not allowed to give injection to passenger fearing reaction. The 108 ambulance with a doctor reached around 8:50 am and the man was declared dead.Enquiries revealed that the station is bereft of any emergency medical services, especially for those who require prompt medical attention at odd hours. "I will take up the issue with the Railways and try to ensure that this facility is set up..