Tragic Hospital Fire in India Claims Lives of Ten Newborns Amid VIP Visit Controversy
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A devastating fire at Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College Hospital in Jhansi, northern India, has killed at least 10 newborns, with 16 others in critical condition. The blaze, attributed to an electrical fault, caused chaos as desperate parents attempted to rescue their children. While 44 infants were saved, some parents remain uncertain about their children's fate. The Indian government has announced compensation for the bereaved families, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences. This incident follows a similar tragedy in Delhi six months prior.
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