Fire in Pakistani hospital: 14 newborns dead
A horrific fire incident has occurred in the maternity ward of a major government hospital in Pakistan, resulting in the death of at least 14 newborns. This tragic incident took place in the hospital's intensive care unit.
According to initial reports, the fire caused chaos in the hospital, and staff immediately launched rescue operations. However, a large number of infants in the ward could not be evacuated in time, which led to the loss of life.
Authorities have formed a high-level committee to investigate the incident. Preliminary investigations suggest a short circuit as the cause of the fire, though the actual facts will only be known after the final report is released.
Following this incident, questions are being raised about the hospital's administration and safety arrangements. The affected families have demanded that the government take strict legal action against those responsible for this negligence.
The Chief Minister and other high-ranking officials have expressed deep grief and sorrow over the incident. Other injured children in the hospital have been shifted to nearby medical centers, where they are being provided with medical aid.