AUTO major MG Motor India donated a retrofitted Hector ambulance version to healthcare authorities in Vadodara, Gujarat on Thursday (30) to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
The company said it looked 'at the immediate need for support' while delivering the vehicle. The SUV was coverted in a record time of 10 days and has been developed by MG India’s engineering team at Halol, in partnership with Ahmedabad-based Natraj Motor Body Builders.
The features in the vehicle are imported auto loading stretcher, oxygen system with cylinder, jump seat for attendant -reuse rear seat to save cost, fire extinguisher and medicine cabinet with five parameter monitor.
It also has internal lighting and top light bar with siren and amplifier, inverter with battery and sockets and medical equipment, a company statement said.
This is the latest in line of various initiatives taken by the UK-based company to help fighting the coronavirus in India. The auto firm recently boosted the production of ventilators.
Founded in the UK in 1924, Morris Garages vehicles were world-famous for their sports cars, roadsters, and cabriolet series. The Indian unit has its car manufacturing plant at Halol in Gujarat.
Piyush Goyal with shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves (centre), Vikram Doraiswami and other officials at the India Global Forum
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