Kottayam: A civil police officer (CPO) who ran in front of an ambulance to clear a traffic jam and let the emergency vehicle go ahead has emerged a hero as his video went viral on social media.

Ranjit Kumar Radhakrishnan, on duty on a road in the heart of Kottayam town, saw the ambulance, its siren blaring, arriving into the middle of a huge traffic block.

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The space was hardly enough for a bike to pass.

Ranjit took control instantly, and rushed to each vehicle in front of the ambulance, prompting the motorists to clear the way for the vehicle.

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Those in the ambulance van recorded the video of his action and uploaded it on social media, which hailed him for playing a role in saving the life of the patient who was in the vehicle.

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