Modern infrastructure saves lives as accident victim's organs transported via metro train and ORR

A remarkable use of Hyderabad’s modern infrastructure saved lives when the organs of a 34-year-old accident victim were swiftly transported for transplant. The heart and lungs of Malga Naveen, who was declared brain-dead on January 17, 2025, were transferred via Hyderabad’s Metro train and the Outer Ring Road (ORR), a groundbreaking move in organ transportation.

Naveen was involved in a tragic accident with a tractor while riding his two-wheeler. He was immediately rushed to a private hospital in Hyderabad, where despite intensive efforts by the medical team, his condition deteriorated, leading to his brain death. Upon confirmation, his family graciously consented to donate his organs.

In an unprecedented collaboration, Naveen's heart and lungs were harvested at Kamineni Hospital in LB Nagar. The organs were then transported with precision and urgency through the city’s Metro network, a logistical first, and continued their journey via the ORR to the hospital where recipients awaited the life-saving transplant.

This efficient transport system, leveraging both the Metro train and the ORR, played a pivotal role in ensuring the organs reached their destination quickly, ultimately giving new life to two patients in need of a heart and lungs. The decision to use Hyderabad’s infrastructure for such a crucial task has demonstrated the city’s capacity to utilize modern technology in the service of saving lives.

The family’s decision to donate Naveen's organs has turned their tragedy into a beacon of hope for those in need, showcasing the power of organ donation and the cutting-edge infrastructure that made this life-saving act possible.