Tragedy Strikes: Fatal Fire at Jaipur Hospital Trauma Centre
A devastating fire at Sawai Man Singh Hospital's trauma centre in Jaipur resulted in at least six fatalities, with officials suspecting a short circuit as the cause. Families expressed frustration over communication and evacuation efforts, while the state government formed a committee to probe the incident.
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A fire broke out at the trauma centre of Jaipur's Sawai Man Singh Hospital, claiming the lives of at least six critical patients on Sunday night, according to officials. The blaze, suspected to be caused by a short circuit, created havoc in the Neuro ICU, where 11 patients were present at the time.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences in a social media post, lamenting the tragic loss in Rajasthan. Despite varied reports on the number of fatalities, hospital authorities assured that six patients had died. The state government subsequently launched a high-level investigation into the incident.
Witnesses described chaotic scenes as hospital staff and firefighters worked quickly to evacuate and control the fire. Family members of patients criticized the response and communication efforts, accusing staff of negligence. In response, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and other officials visited the hospital, promising thorough investigations and action to prevent future tragedies.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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