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Continuous running of life-support devices led to Jhansi hospital fire: Probe

IndiaTimes Sunday, 17 November 2024
A fire erupted in the overcrowded neonatal intensive care unit of Maharani Laxmibai Medical College in Jhansi, India, resulting in the tragic deaths of ten infants. The blaze, attributed to an overheated oxygen concentrator, was exacerbated by overcrowding and continuous operation of life-support equipment. Investigations are underway to determine the extent of safety lapses and potential negligence.
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News video: Jhansi Medical College Fire: CM Yogi Speaks Out On NICU Fire, Investigation Ordered On Hospital

Jhansi Medical College Fire: CM Yogi Speaks Out On NICU Fire, Investigation Ordered On Hospital 03:12

The Tragic Incident at Jhansi Medical College in Uttar Pradesh has shocked the entire nation. The fire in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Maharani Laxmibai Medical College took the lives of 10 newborns. A committee has been formed to investigate the causes of this incident. At the same...

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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 announced compensation for affected families. PM Modi and CM Yogi Adityanath expressed condolences, with the administration working on relief and rescue operations. #Jhansi #UP #jhansifire #medicalcollegefire #cmyogi #jhansinews #NICUFire #upnews #medicalcollege ~HT.318~PR.320~ED.346~GR.125~

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Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College Medical college located in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India