Zelenodolsk Ambulance Stuck in Snowdrift, Authorities Deem Maneuver Unsuccessful
A video has appeared online showing four men pushing an ambulance out of snowdrifts at Zelenodolsk Central City Hospital. Contrary to reports of a large-scale problem, the press service of the Zelenodolsk district administration says the driver made an unsuccessful maneuver.
An anonymous author attached a message to the clip saying that ambulances allegedly cannot leave due to a lack of transport and cleaners.
The administration of Zelenodolsk assures that the entire hospital territory is regularly cleaned with special equipment, and the incident caught on video was isolated. The main routes were cleared and suitable for departure.
It was yesterday evening. An unsuccessful maneuver by the driver on the hospital grounds. The ambulance vehicle drove onto an uncleared area during maneuvering, while turning around, which required outside assistance.
— the press service noted.
A blizzard has been raging in the republic for several days. In Kazan, which neighbors Zelenodolsk, since January 30, the «Buran» plan (a snowstorm response plan) has been in effect.
