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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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