10 Children Killed As Massive Fire Engulfs Pediatric Ward at Jhansi Hospital

Jhansi: At least 10 children died and several ors injured after a massive fire broke out at children's ward of a hospital in Jhansi. Reportedly, fire, which broke out in Pediatric Ward of Jhansi Medical College and Hospital impacted infant ward majorly, where around 54 infants and newborns were mitted. local police of Jhansi district along with teams of firefighters rushed to spot and initiated a rescue operation. Efforts to douse fire are underway at hospital. 

According to police, ten newborns died after fire broke out in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College in Uttar Presh’s Jhansi on Friday night.

As per official, several fire brige vehicles were rushed to spot, and dozens of children were rescued, but several newborns did not make it. fire led to a stampede-like situation at hospital. 

CM Yogi Takes Cognizance Of Jhansi Hospital Fire

Chief Minister Yogi ityanath has taken immediate cognisance of incident and directed district and hospital officials to rush to hospital and speed up relief work. CM Yogi has instructed officials to provide all necessary arrangements to ensure best treatment for all victims of incidents.

Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) stated that CM Yogi ityanath mourned deaths of innocent lives in state's Government Medical College. “ chief minister has given instructions to district ministration officials to mobilise all necessary emergency services,” CMO official said.  

Reports suggested that fire broke out at around 10.45 pm in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of college, possibly due to an electrical short circuit.

District Magistrate Avinash Kumar confirmed deaths of 10 children and reported that children in outer part of NICU were rescued, along with some from interior. However, toll may rise as rescue operation continues. Those, who were less critical were mitted to outer section of NICU, while more critical patients were kept in interior section. 

Divisional Commissioner Jhansi Vimal Dubey stated that re were about 30 children in interior section of NICU only, and most were rescued. A fire brige was rushed to scene, and senior district officials reached medical college. Jhansi police reported that patients and caretakers were evacuated from site after fire broke out. 

Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak Leaves For Jhansi

CM Yogi ityanath took immediate cognizance of incident and directed officials to ensure proper treatment for injured. He also wished for speedy recovery of injured and directed officials to expedite relief work. Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak and principal secretary of health department have left for Jhansi to supervise relief work being done at hospital. 

incident has left a couple from Mahoba district grieving demise of ir newborn child, born on November 13. mor expressed her devastation, saying, "My child has been killed in fire." Jhansi Lok Sabha MP Anurag Sharma expressed his pain and sness, stating that he was out of station at moment. Sar MLA Ravi Sharma also reached hospital shortly after incident.

CM Instructs DIG, Commissioner To Investigate Incident and Submit Reports In 12 Days

CM Yogi has taken cognizance of incident and ordered a high-level inquiry into incident. As per reports, Deputy Inspector General of Police and Commissioner have been assigned to investigate fire incident and submit report in 12 days.

According to Jhansi police, fire erupted at around 10.45 pm in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), possibly due to an electrical short circuit. It is being claimed that at least 54 children were present inside ward when fire broke out.

cause of fire is currently under investigation, and district ministration has been directed to submit a report within 12 hours. incident has raised concerns about safety measures in place at medical college.

Furr details are being awaited.