"A fire at a hospital in the city of Jaipur in India's western state of Rajasthan has left at least six patients dead and five other critically injured, officials said on Monday. The blaze broke out late on Sunday night in the trauma centre of Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital, which is the largest state-run hospital in the city. Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered his condolences in a statement on the X social media platform."
"Hospital official Anurag Dhakad told the ANI news agency that the fire had erupted in the intensive care unit (ICU), "releasing toxic gases." According to reports in the Indian media, 11 patients were being treated in the ICU when the fire started. Dhakad informed ANI that the majority of patients in the ICU were in a coma. Thick smoke spread through the building, causing panic and chaos among patients and their relatives."
"The police said that a forensic investigation will examine what caused the fire. "At first glance, it appears to be a short circuit," Jaipur Police Commissioner Biju George said, adding that the final cause will only be determined after the probe. He confirmed that the victims' bodies had been moved to the mortuary and that post-mortems would be conducted soon. Reports said that Rajasthan's government has set up a panel to investigate the cause."
A fire at Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur erupted late Sunday night in the trauma centre ICU, releasing thick smoke and toxic gases. At least six patients died and five were left critically injured. Eleven patients were being treated in the ICU, most reportedly in a coma, when the blaze began. Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered condolences and wished the injured a speedy recovery. Jaipur police ordered a forensic investigation, with the commissioner saying a short circuit appears likely. Rajasthan's government has formed a panel, while relatives allege hospital negligence and ignored smoke warnings.
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