Pune, Jul 6 (PTI) A total of 12 COVID-19 patients were injured on Monday when their ambulance overturned while on its way to a COVID care facility near Bavdhan here in Maharashtra, police said.

All the injured patients have been shifted to a nearby hospital.

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"An ambulance carrying 12 patients was headed towards the Balewadi-based COVID-19 isolation facility from Kothrud when it turned on its side near Bavdhan on Pune-Mumbai Highway," said Yashwant Gawari, senior inspector, Hinjawadi police station.

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