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Short circuit likely cause of Jhansi hospital fire: Initial probe

IndiaTimes Saturday, 16 November 2024
An electrical short circuit is suspected to have caused a fire at Jhansi Medical College's neonatal intensive care unit, resulting in the tragic deaths of 10 infants. Authorities have identified all but one of the 49 children present during the incident. The state government has initiated investigations and announced compensation for the victims' families.
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News video: Jhansi Medical College Fire: 10 Newborn Fall Victims, Probe Ordered, Families Demand Justice

Jhansi Medical College Fire: 10 Newborn Fall Victims, Probe Ordered, Families Demand Justice 05:52

 A devastating fire broke out in Jhansi's Maharani Laxmibai Medical College NICU, killing 10 newborns and injuring 17 others. The incident occurred due to an electrical short-circuit in an overcrowded ward housing 49 children despite an 18-bed capacity. The UP government ordered investigations and...

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