Medanta Hospital air ambulance catches fire, crash lands near Bangkok; pilot dead

Dr. Naresh Trehan, Chairman and MD of Medanta Hospital has expressed grief towards the family of the victims who got injured following the crash land of an air ambulance which was en-route to Bangkok.

“We are sad to know such a big tragedy happened on the way. The two doctors who were seriously injured are admitted to an intensive care unit in a Bangkok hospital. There were three people from Medanta team and two pilots who were on the air craft when the incident took place. The two doctors have got sever burn injuries and our specialized team of experts will be treating on them soon,” said Dr. Trehan.

He further said the victims are getting appropriate treatment, adding that he will check on them to find out if they are being provided with the best treatment.

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has also expressed her concerns towards the incident.

The Air Ambulance of Medanta Hospital with five member crew caught fire and crashlanded near Bangkok. /1

— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) March 6, 2017

The injured were shifted to Bangkok Hospital by Army helicopters./2

— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) March 6, 2017

Our Mission has just informed me that we have lost pilot of the Air Ambulance Arunaksha Nandy. /3

— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) March 6, 2017

Dr.Shailendra and Dr.Komal are in the ICU. The other two have sustained minor injuries. /4

— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) March 6, 2017

Our Mission is extending them all help and assistance./5

— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) March 6, 2017

My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.

— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) March 6, 2017