A lack of proper road connectivity in the tribal regions of Nirmal district has once again highlighted the challenges faced by residents in remote villages. The incident occurred in Dondari village of Pembi mandal, where a pregnant woman was forced to give birth on the roadside while being taken to a hospital for delivery.
According to family members, the woman began experiencing labor pains and an ambulance was immediately requested through the 108 emergency service. However, due to the poor condition of the road leading to the village, the ambulance could not reach the destination and reportedly stopped nearly 10 kilometers away. With no alternative transportation available and the labor pains becoming more severe, family members started moving the woman on foot toward the ambulance.
During the journey, her condition worsened, and she was unable to continue. As the labor pains intensified, the woman delivered her baby on the roadside without access to proper medical facilities or assistance. Family members stated that both the mother and newborn faced significant hardship because of the lack of basic infrastructure in the area.
The incident has sparked fresh concerns about road connectivity and healthcare access in tribal and forest villages across the district. Residents have urged the government to immediately repair and improve roads in remote habitations to ensure timely access to emergency medical services. The case has also drawn attention to the need for faster infrastructure development in tribal regions, where poor transportation facilities continue to affect the daily lives and safety of local communities.