In a heart-wrenching incident at Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College Hospital in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, a fire broke out on Friday night, claiming the lives of at least 10 newborns. The blaze, reportedly caused by an electrical fault, unleashed chaos, leading parents to break windows to access the neonatal ward. Witnesses recounted a scene of turmoil, with relatives in despair, fighting to save their babies. Authorities confirmed that while 44 infants were rescued, 16 are in critical condition.
Tragic Hospital Fire Claims Lives of Newborns in India
Tragic Hospital Fire Claims Lives of Newborns in India
At least 10 infants died in a devastating fire at a northern Indian hospital’s neonatal ward, with many parents frantically attempting to rescue their children.
Santoshi, a mother still searching for her 10-day-old baby, expressed her anguish. "When the fire broke out, I couldn't go inside to rescue my baby. How could I?" she despaired. Three of the deceased infants remain unidentified, compounding the grief for some parents. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his sorrow online, offering condolences and prayers for the affected families. The state government has promised financial compensation to those who lost their children. This tragedy echoes a similar incident in May, where six babies perished in a hospital fire in Delhi, raising urgent concerns about safety in medical facilities across the country.
