Lucknow, Oct. 22 -- Diwali celebrations in the state capital turned tragic for many, as more than 1,000 people were reportedly injured in cracker-related incidents.

Government hospitals across Lucknow treated a steady stream of patients all through the day.

Among the injured was a 10-year-old girl who suffered severe facial burns. She was rushed to Dr Syama Prasad Mukherjee Civil Hospital, where she was immediately admitted to the burns' ward. Hospital officials confirmed that she remains under intensive care.

Steady flow of patients

Civil Hospital

Dr SK Pandey, chief medical superintendent of Civil Hospital, said, "We received 268 patients in 24 hours, including 83 burn cases and 35 accident-related injuries. Most burn injuries were...