Jaipur, Oct. 6 -- Eight patients lost their lives in a fire reportedly caused by short circuit at the trauma centre of Sawai Man Singh Hospital last night.
Medical Superintendent of SMS Hospital has put the death toll at 6.
However, an official spokesman said six of the 11 patients admitted at neurosurgical ICU where the fire broke out, died before or during evacuation to safety. Two other critical patients admitted in the nearby unit collapsed during the evacuation to safety.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed sorrow at the tragic incident. "The loss of lives due to a fire tragedy at a hospital in Jaipur, Rajasthan, is deeply saddening. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon," the Prime Min...