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Metro transports kidney from Kolar to Bengaluru in 37 minutes

Metro transports kidney from Kolar to Bengaluru in 37 minutes
Image: Deccan Herald

BMRCL facilitated the transport of a human kidney from Jalappa Hospital, Kolar, to Fortis Hospitals, Nagarabhavi for a medical procedure in Bengaluru. The organ was transported via the metro between Benniganahalli (Tin Factory) and Attiguppe stations on Friday, completing the journey in 37 minutes. Namma Metro has facilitated seven organ transports so far, including one liver, four hearts, and a pair of lungs.

Originally reported by Deccan Herald Summarised from the source’s public news feed without altering the facts. Read the original report for the full story.
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