At least 10 infants die in a fire tragedy at Bhandara district hospital in Maharashtra

Mumbai, January 09

In Maharashtra, ten infants died in a fire due to a shot circuit in the Special Newborn Care Unit at Bhandara Civil hospital. 

The  accident took place around half past midnight when a nurse noticed smoke coming from the room. The fire department was called and the hospital was evacuated. District Surgeon Dr.  Khandate informed that there were 17 babies in the newborn ward. 7 infants were rescued.  

President, Vice President and Prime Minister have expressed sadness on the loss of infant lives in the hospital fire accident in Bhandara, Maharashtra.