Ludhiana, Nov. 30 -- The civil hospital authorities are developing a dedicated path for pedestrians along the road in the hospital to allow smooth ambulance movement.

The area along the road, which will now be turned into a path for pedestrians, is currently used for irregular parking. The disorderly parking not only makes it hard for patients to pass but also slows down ambulances carrying critically ill patients.

The lane will go from the gate to the emergency ward.

"The road is often cluttered with parked vehicles, pedestrians and ambulances. Due to this, both the pedestrians and ambulances are affected," said senior medical officer (SMO) Dr Akhil Sareen.

Dr Sareen said that for the ambulances, every moment is crucial and cluttered...