Guwahati, Jan. 28 -- A woman lost her life in a road accident in Assam's Goalpara district on Monday night, after being struck by an ambulance driven by a reportedly intoxicated driver.

The incident occurred near Durga Mandir when the driver lost control of the vehicle and hit the woman.

She was identified as Uma Koirala Saha, who was crossing the road. She died at the scene from her injuries.

The police were notified and quickly arrived at the location, arresting the driver and seizing the ambulance, which bore the registration number AS 18A 3660.

The incident has sparked outrage among the local community, with residents condemning the driver's reckless actions, particularly his intoxication at the time of the crash.

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