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Medical Student Dies After Accident, College Pledges Aid
10 Aug
Summary
- A medical student died after suffering injuries in an accident.
- The college announced financial aid of ₹20 lakh to the family.
- The state government also announced ₹20 lakh ex gratia and medical expense reimbursement.
Dr. Karake Priyanka, a 28-year-old first-year MD student at GSL Medical College, tragically died on August 9th. She sustained severe injuries on August 3rd when a car collided with the vehicle she was traveling in. Doctors declared her brain dead following the accident.
In response to this devastating loss, GSL Medical College Managing Director Dr. Ganni Sandeep announced on Monday that the college would provide ₹20 lakh in financial aid to Dr. Priyanka's family. This significant contribution comes just a day after the state government pledged an ex gratia payment of ₹20 lakh and assured reimbursement of all medical expenses.
The college community, including approximately 1,500 students, doctors, and nursing staff, gathered on Monday to mourn Dr. Priyanka's passing. Dr. Sandeep spoke of her kindness and the irreplaceable nature of her loss. To prevent future incidents, college management also announced plans to operate four bus services from Rajamahendravaram to the college.
