10 killed in fire at SCB Medical College Trauma Care Centre in Cuttack Odisha today latest news updates
Twenty-three people were admitted to the trauma wing when a suspected short circuit triggered the fire. (Express Photo)
Odisha Cuttack SCB Hospital Fire Live Updates: At least 10 people were killed in a major fire at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Odisha’s Cuttack in wee hours of Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his condolences towards the families who lost their loved ones in the blaze and announced Rs 2 lakh ex gratia to the next kin of each of the deceased. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi also announced an ex gratia of Rs 25 lakh each for the next of kin of the deceased.
What happened: The blaze erupted between 2.30 am and 3 am while 23 patients were admitted to the Trauma Care ICU wing. Though the exact cause of fire is yet to be ascertained, officials said it could be due to short circuit. Fire service teams rushed to the spot and brought the fire under control. They rescued the patients undergoing treatment at the ICU, shifting them to other departments within the hospital. Around 11 hospital staff members also sustained burn injuries while attempting to rescue patients.
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CM visits hospital: Soon after the incident, CM Majhi visited the hospital with Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling and reviewed the situation. He also met patients who are currently undergoing treatment at the facility. “A total of 23 patients have been shifted to other departments. Seven serious patients died while shifting to other ICUs and wards, while another three persons died later,” Majhi said speaking to media persons. .He also ordered a judicial probe into the matter.
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