Prakash Kadam with wife Rupa

The Kadams from Airoli were on their way to their native place - Lanja in Ratnagiri - for a fun family vacation. However, in a matter of 30-odd minutes, and over 33 km, everything turned upside down, a holiday became a funeral. Prakash Kadam, 52, who was onboard the LTT Double-Decker with his family on May 6, took ill after crossing Khed, and died of a heart attack in Chiplun. His family alleges lack of timely medical help by railway authorities.