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Three Newborns Killed in Maharashtra Hospital Fire

Three newborns died today in a fire at a government hospital in Maharashtra.

Tragic fire in Amravati hospital's NICU claims three newborns; six others hospitalised after ventilator sparks blaze.
Tragic fire in Amravati hospital's NICU claims three newborns; six others hospitalised after ventilator sparks blaze. Photo via Thehindu

A fire at a government hospital in Maharashtra today claimed the lives of three newborns, according to a report by The Indian Express. The incident occurred at the hospital, a public facility, though specific details about the cause of the blaze remain unclear.

The victims were all newborn infants, and the fire resulted in three fatalities. The Indian Express reported the incident, noting that the hospital is a government-run facility located in the state of Maharashtra. Further information regarding potential injuries to staff or other patients has not been disclosed by authorities.

An investigation into the cause of the fire has been initiated, with officials expected to release more details as the inquiry progresses. As of now, no official statement has been made regarding the circumstances leading to the blaze or measures being taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.

The tragedy has sparked immediate concerns about safety protocols in public healthcare institutions, though no public statements from hospital administrators or state health officials have been released at the time of writing. The exact timeline of the fire’s outbreak and response efforts also remain unspecified.

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Indian Express