Sri Vijaya Puram, 9 May: In a race against time, the Andaman & Nicobar Traffic Police created a rapid green corridor for a critically ill patient suffering from a serious brain hemorrhage, allowing an ambulance to travel from Garacharma to the airport in just six minutes for emergency air evacuation outside the islands.
The operation, carried out on May 8, ensured uninterrupted movement for the ambulance transporting the patient from Ritika Hospital to the airport through a Special Air Ambulance service. Covering nearly 6.3 kilometres in only six minutes, the swift movement helped save crucial time during a medical emergency where every minute mattered.
Traffic personnel were deployed across key junctions and roads to regulate vehicle movement and clear the route for the ambulance. Officials said coordinated traffic management played a critical role in ensuring there were no delays during the transfer.
The patient, a man aged around 34 to 35 years, had reportedly suffered a severe brain hemorrhage and required advanced treatment outside the islands after being stabilised by doctors.
According to hospital officials, the patient was initially admitted to GB Pant Hospital after experiencing severe dizziness and related symptoms. During medical examination and CT scan procedures, doctors reportedly detected a hemorrhage affecting one side of the brain.
Later, following discussions with relatives, the patient was shifted to Ritika Hospital for further treatment and intensive critical care management.
Doctors treating the patient stated that the hemorrhage had affected one side of the body, leading to paralysis in one hand and creating serious neurological complications.
Medical teams explained that the condition was likely linked to hypertension, which can cause bleeding within the brain and lead to clotting, paralysis and life-threatening complications if not treated quickly.
At Ritika Hospital, doctors reportedly worked continuously to stabilize the patient through round the clock monitoring and emergency management. The patient required intensive observation, controlled food intake and treatment aimed at managing blood clotting caused by the hemorrhage.
Hospital authorities stated that after the patient’s condition became stable enough for travel, arrangements were immediately initiated for air evacuation to a mainland medical facility capable of handling advanced neurological treatment.
The movement from hospital to airport then became another critical phase of the operation.
With traffic congestion capable of delaying emergency transport, the Traffic Police quickly coordinated to create a smooth corridor through the city, ensuring the ambulance reached the airport without obstruction.
Officials stated that the timely response helped prevent delays that could have affected the patient’s transfer schedule for the special air ambulance service.
The operation has drawn appreciation across Sri Vijaya Puram, with many viewing it as an example of how coordinated emergency response between hospitals, traffic authorities and air evacuation teams can significantly improve survival chances during critical medical situations in the islands.
Medical emergencies in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands often carry an additional layer of urgency due to the geographical isolation of the region. In many serious cases involving neurological injuries, cardiac emergencies or major trauma, patients require evacuation to mainland hospitals equipped with specialised treatment facilities unavailable locally.
In such situations, rapid transport within the city itself becomes crucial, particularly when flights or air ambulance windows are limited.
The operation highlighted how critical time management can become during emergency medical transfers and how coordinated public service systems can directly impact patient outcomes.
Officials from the Traffic Police said ensuring quick movement for ambulances and emergency vehicles remains one of the department’s key responsibilities, especially during life-threatening situations where delays of even a few minutes can prove dangerous.
The successful evacuation once again demonstrated the importance of coordinated emergency response systems in the islands, where medical emergencies often depend not only on treatment inside hospitals, but also on how quickly patients can be moved for advanced care outside the territory.
