A fire broke out in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a private hospital in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, on Thursday, leaving at least three people dead and several others reportedly injured.
Muzaffarpur District Magistrate Subrat Kumar Sen said fire and emergency services rushed to the hospital after receiving reports of the blaze and successfully brought the situation under control.
DM Subrata Kumar Sen said, “A total of 15 patients were admitted at the facility, and we have so far obtained records for 13 of them. Some patients were also being treated in the CCU. They have now been shifted and admitted to nearby hospitals. We have recorded statements from their family members as well. We are verifying every piece of information that comes to us. As of now, three deaths have been officially confirmed. We have seen the bodies, and the Civil Surgeon has also confirmed the fatalities. It is a very tragic incident. Our priority is to conduct a thorough investigation. A dedicated team will be constituted to examine how exactly this incident occurred, and all further action will be taken in accordance with the law. At first glance, the incident appears to have been caused by a short circuit. However, the exact cause can only be determined after a detailed investigation.”
According to initial reports, three deaths have been confirmed. However, officials fear the toll could rise as rescue and assessment operations continue.
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. Authorities are investigating the incident, while efforts are underway to ensure the safety of patients and hospital staff.
Further details are awaited.
Disclaimer : This story is auto aggregated by a computer programme and has not been created or edited by DOWNTHENEWS. Publisher: deccanchronicle.com
