In the wake of the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad, Western Railway (WR) mobilised the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and medical teams to extend all possible support for the ongoing rescue and relief operations. Medical teams from the railway hospital in Sabarmati, including doctors, paramedical staff, were present with ambulances at the crash site.  

The RPF team collaborated with sister agencies Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), National Security Guard (NSG), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Civil Defence, the army, Border Security Force (BSF), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Rapid Action Force (RAF) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), to facilitate rescue operations.

“Six doctors and 20 staff members, along with seven ambulances, were immediately dispatched from the Divisional Railway Hospital at Sabarmati, Sabarmati Workshop, Vatva, and Ahmedabad, ensuring timely medical assistance,” a spokesperson said.