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In a bizarre twist of irony, an ambulance—typically a symbol of emergency rescue—ended up becoming part of the emergency itself when it crashed straight into the entrance gate of a city hospital earlier today.
The incident occurred when the ambulance, reportedly transporting a patient in stable condition, failed to come to a halt in time. Eyewitnesses say the driver appeared to be trying to maneuver through the hospital driveway at speed, but a brake malfunction sent the vehicle barreling directly into the main gate.
Security personnel and hospital staff rushed to the scene, only to find that, miraculously, no one had been seriously injured. The patient, although shaken, suffered no additional harm and was swiftly taken into the Outpatient Department (OPD)—a journey that social media users have jokingly called the “fastest OPD admission in history.”
“The irony writes itself,” quipped one . “You come to the hospital in the ambulance, and you arrive through the front gate—literally.”
Hospital authorities confirmed that the ambulance’s brakes had likely failed, and have initiated an internal review. Meanwhile, the vehicle was towed away for inspection, and the front gate is undergoing quick repairs.
Netizens, of course, didn’t miss a beat, flooding platforms with memes and puns. One trending caption: “Express admission, no paperwork needed!”
While the situation could have taken a far more serious turn, many are just relieved that everyone walked away safe—with a story that will surely be retold for years to come.
