The fire at Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College's NICU in Jhansi has claimed 15 lives, with three more infants dying from medical conditions, as investigations reveal safety lapses at the hospital.
The fire broke out on Friday night at around 10:45 pm at the NICU ward in Jhansi medical college. 10 newborn babies died in the tragic incident while 16 were injured. 37 children were safely evacuated from the ward.
Jhansi Medical College fire tragedy: The fire broke out around 10.45 pm on Friday in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of the Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College, possibly due to an electrical short circuit. A high-level probe has also been ordered into the incident.
Jhansi Medical College Fire tragedy: The fire broke out around 10.45 pm on Friday in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of the Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College, possibly due to an electrical short circuit.
Fire brigade teams are working to control the situation, while authorities ensure that all affected patients are safely evacuated and treated. Further updates are awaited as investigations proceed.
Local authorities and emergency services responded to control the situation and minimise damages in several parts of Uttar Pradesh. No casualties were reported from any part of the state.
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Talking about the incident, the victim’s mother said her daughter went outside to defecate when she was forcibly picked up by the accused.
The Jhansi Lok Sabha constituency covers three assembly segments in Jhansi district -- Babina, Jhansi and Mauranipur (SC) and two in neighbouring Lalitpur district --Lalitpur and Mehroni (SC). The voting on the seat is slated for May 20 and the results will be declared on June 4.
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The man who allegedly urinated on the elderly couple on board a train was deboarded when the train reached Jhansi and was booked. He was later let off after he paid the fine.
Jhansi fire: Speaking to the media, SSP Jhansi Rajesh S said the police are present on the spot and shops are being re-checked.
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Commenting on the incident, an official said the train was stopped at Asaoti railway station in Haryana.
While 11 people were spotted dead at the site of the accident, the officials said that 6 people were rushed to the emergency ward as they are in a critical state.
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