At least seven patients lost their lives and 20 others were injured after a fire broke out in a leading orthopaedic hospital in the Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu. Local authorities informed that one child and two women were among the deceased.


As per the report by Times of India, the fire reportedly began in the reception area on the ground floor, which is a suspected cause of the short circuit. The flames quickly spread, engulfing multiple floors of the building. 


Victims Died From Suffocation


Fire service officials stated that the victims reportedly died from suffocation due to the dense smoke that filled the hospital. The primary investigations point to a short circuit in the reception area as the probable trigger.  


Around 50 ambulances were deployed to transport patients to safer locations. At least 30 patients have been admitted to the Dindigul government hospital for treatment. Firefighters worked for over an hour to bring the blaze under control, while rescue efforts to locate and assist those trapped inside remained underway.


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