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Chennai's 108 Ambulances Are Arriving Over a Minute Faster Than Before
The Hindu·Monday, 8 June 2026
Average response time for 108 emergency ambulances in Chennai dropped from 7.45 minutes in 2023-24 to 6.14 minutes in the current year. That is over a minute faster — which in a medical emergency can be the difference between life and death. Authorities credit improved routing and fleet management for the gain.
Why It Matters
Faster ambulance response saves lives. For any Chennai resident who might ever need emergency care, this is directly good news.
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