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Tragic Fire in Jhansi Hospital Claims Lives of 10 Newborns

A devastating fire in a Jhansi neonatal ICU results in 10 deaths, injuries for 16, and raises alarm over safety protocols.

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Updated: Nov 16th, 2024, 3:13 PM ET

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A fire in a Jhansi, India neonatal intensive care unit killed 10 newborns and injured 16. Lapses in safety protocols, such as non-functional fire alarms and expired extinguishers, delayed evacuations. Authorities promise accountability and support for victims' families. Eyewitnesses report slow rescue efforts, with firefighters arriving 30 minutes after the fire broke out. Families demand answers, calling for better safety not only in this hospital but systematically across India, where lax building codes often endanger lives.

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