Fire at Islamabad hospital: 14 newborns dead
In a tragic incident that took place on Wednesday at a hospital in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, 14 newborns lost their lives. The incident occurred in the hospital's nursery ward, where a fire suddenly broke out.
According to initial investigations, the cause of the fire was an explosion of an air conditioner installed in the hospital's nursery ward. Following the explosion, the fire spread rapidly through the ward, making it difficult to evacuate the children present there in time.
Upon receiving information about the incident, rescue teams and fire brigade vehicles reached the scene. Rescue personnel attempted to extinguish the fire and save the children; however, due to the intense smoke and the severity of the fire, 14 children could not survive.
Authorities have ordered an investigation into this tragic incident. The hospital administration and relevant officials are determining the cause of the malfunction in the air conditioner and whether the safety arrangements in the hospital were adequate.
Deep grief and sorrow are being expressed across the country over this incident. The government has expressed sympathy with the affected families and has assured strict legal action against those responsible for the incident.