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Fire engulfs hospital ward in northern India, killing 10 newborn babies

A fire in a neonatal intensive care unit in northern India killed 10 newborn babies and injured 16 others, according to authorities.
The fire occurred late Friday in a hospital in Jhansi city, Uttar Pradesh state.
An investigation revealed lapses in safety protocols, including expired fire extinguishers and non-functional fire alarms.

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Jhansi Medical College Fire: One More Rescued Child Dies Due to 'Illness'

The fire broke out unexpectedly in the NICU late Friday night, where 49 children were being treated. While 39 children were saved, 10 had tragically died due to suffocation or burns

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10 newborns killed after fire engulfed hospital ward in northern India

A fire tore through a neonatal intensive care unit in a hospital in northern India, killing 10 newborn babies and injuring 16 others.

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10 Newborns Killed in Fire at Hospital's NICU

At least 10 newborns are dead after a tragedy in India. On Nov. 15, in the neonatal intensive care unit at Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College Hospital, a fire broke out, killing many of the newborns being treated. Authorities told the Associated Press that, of the 55 babies being treated in the unit, 10 were killed in the fire. Sixteen babies were injured as a result of the blaze. The injured newborns are in a critical condition, authorities to…

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Jhansi Fire: Nurse's Heroic Efforts Helped Save over Dozen Babies

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Lucknow/ Nurse Megha James was on duty when the fire broke out at the Jhansi hospital and she threw herself headlong into the rescue efforts, playing a hero's role by saving several babies. India News | Jhansi Fire: Nurse's Heroic Efforts Helped Save over Dozen Babies.

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10 Newborn Babies Killed in Fire at Hospital's NICU: An 'Immense Loss'

A total of 55 infants were being treated at the hospital at the time of the fireAP Photo The NICU at the hospital in Jhansi, India, on Nov. 15.Ten newborn babies are dead after a fire ravaged a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in a hospital.On Friday, Nov. 15, the fire occurred at the Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College Hospital in Jhansi city in India’s Uttar Pradesh state, according to the BBC.A total of 55 infants were being treated at the …

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Ten newborn babies killed in hospital fire in northern India

A fire tore through a neonatal intensive care unit in a hospital in northern India, killing 10 newborn babies and injuring 16 others, authorities said.WARNING: This story contains details some readers may find distressing.The fire occurred late on Friday at a hospital in Jhansi city in India's Uttar Pradesh state.Officials said the blaze spread quickly through the ward, where 55 infants were being treated.READ MORE: Wild weather warning as stor…

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