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A video allegedly showing ambulance staff using a hammer to open an oxygen cylinder in Moradabad has raised concerns over the readiness of emergency medical equipment.
The incident triggered criticism over patient safety and healthcare standards. (Image: X/@gharkekalesh)
Concerns have been raised over emergency healthcare services after a video allegedly showing ambulance staff using a hammer to open an oxygen cylinder surfaced online. The incident is said to have taken place in Uttar Pradesh’s Moradabad district and has led to criticism about the condition and preparedness of medical equipment in government ambulances.
According to reports shared online, the patient was being transported in an ambulance that had an oxygen cylinder on board. However, despite the patient’s condition, oxygen could reportedly not be administered because the cylinder’s lock failed to open.
The Video Showed A Desperate Attempt
The footage allegedly shows an ambulance staff member trying to open the oxygen cylinder using a hammer. The person accompanying the patient, who recorded the video, can reportedly be heard expressing anger and concern over the delay in providing oxygen support.
As per the claims made in the video, the ambulance had already been on the road for nearly an hour while the issue remained unresolved. The visuals have raised questions about whether emergency medical equipment is being properly maintained and checked before ambulances are put into service.
The incident has also triggered discussions around training and preparedness in emergency situations, especially when critical patients depend on life-saving equipment.
Social Media Users Question Accountability
The video prompted many users to share their views on the alleged incident, with several highlighting concerns about patient safety.
Shocking: In Moradabad, UP, a man uses a hammer to unlock an oxygen cylinder in a govt ambulance while a critical unconscious patient lies inside. pic.twitter.com/EbAqXLpjI0— Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) June 8, 2026
A user wrote, “It will just open by a simple cylinder key unless it has been jammed Or you are not engaging it correctly.”
Another said, “Hammer time in a government ambulance while the patient is fighting for life. This is peak Jugaad healthcare in India Oxygen cylinder ko bhi forcibly ventilate kar diya.”
“Arre yaar yeh kya scene hai. Extremely dangerous and shocking! Hope strict action is taken. Patient safety should never be compromised like this,” a person commented.
“We talk about reaching the top of global gdp rankings but our ground reality is using a hammer to open an oxygen cylinder in an emergency,” a different person said.
A comment read, “They prioritised securing the cylinder over securing the patient life.”
Someone said, “Emergency care should never depend on improvisation, critical patients deserve functioning equipment, proper training, and a system that works when every second matters.”
A user added, “This is deeply concerning. Emergency medical equipment should be properly maintained and ready to use, there is no room for such risks when a patient’s life is on the line.” Another wrote, “Worst services of ambulance presented at hospital these days.”
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