Jhansi: A massive fire broke out in Jhansi Medical College’s pediatric ward on Friday night. So far 10 children (children ) have died in the accident. While the condition of five children is said to be critical. The rescue team is engaged in the rescue. About 47 newborns were admitted in the ward. Late Friday night, 10 newborns died due to burns and suffocation in a massive fire in Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (SNCU) ward. 47 newborns were admitted in the ward where the fire broke out.
31 newborns were rescued
31 newborns were taken out. As soon as the information about the accident was received, fire brigade vehicles reached the spot. The army was also called. Army and fire brigade vehicles are engaged in extinguishing the fire. There is chaos in the hospital premises due to the death of ten newborns. The parents of the newborns are also pleading to save their newborns. Initial investigations suggest a cylinder blast.
Children were taken out by breaking the window
Children and patients were taken out by breaking the windows of the hospital. Sources said that about 31 children have been rescued. Sources say that about 47 children were admitted in the ward. The families allege that they are not being allowed to meet their children.
CM Yogi expressed grief
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed grief over the Jhansi fire incident. CM Yogi has expressed condolences to the bereaved families of the deceased children. Chief Minister Yogi has instructed the officials to immediately reach the spot and speed up the relief work. CM Yogi has given instructions for proper treatment of the injured.
Commissioner and DIG will investigate the matter
On the instructions of CM Yogi, Deputy CM Brijesh Pathak and Principal Secretary Health have left for Jhansi. The Commissioner and DIG have been instructed to investigate the incident and submit a report to the CM within twelve hours.
Fire started due to cylinder blast
It is being told that this fire broke out late on Friday night. The cause of the fire is being told to be cylinder blast. Administration is also present on the spot. It is being told that many patients have been rescued from the hospital. Those who are injured will be shifted to another hospital. Other patients are also being removed from there.
Scream and stampede due to fire in the hospital
It is being told that there was a stampede after a fire broke out in Jhansi Medical College late at night. In a hurry, people started running away with their children from the bed. Pregnant women were also run away with their relatives. At present, there is complete darkness in the medical college. Nothing is visible due to smoke. According to the information, on Friday night at around 11:30, suddenly people started running out of the gynecology department of the medical college with screams and screams, picking up their newborn children from the bed. People said that there is a lot of smoke.
Fire brought under control
The fire in the hospital has been brought under control. However, smoke is still rising from many places. The fire in the hospital caused panic among the patients and staff. The police and fire department were informed about the fire. Fire engines arrived shortly after the information.