Crowd Chaos at Escalator Inauguration in Ambala

Four people, including a district official, were injured during the inauguration of an escalator at a footbridge in Ambala Cantonment. The chaos ensued when Transport Minister Anil Vij arrived. The newly constructed escalator aims to facilitate safer access to the Civil Hospital without crossing the main road.

Chaos erupted when a crowd jostled during the inauguration of a new escalator at a footbridge in Ambala Cantonment, resulting in injuries to four individuals, including a district administration official. The event, held on Monday, was marred by the incident as Transport Minister Anil Vij arrived on the scene.

The tumult unfolded when Vij descended on the escalator, drawing a large crowd eager to greet him. Amidst the excitement, several individuals collided, leading to injuries sustained by an official, his guard, and two others, according to sources.

This escalator, a new addition to the overbridge in front of the Civil Hospital, was constructed to allow citizens safer access to the hospital premises without the need to cross the main road.

(With inputs from agencies.)