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Electrical Fault

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world-news1 year ago•1 min saved

Tragic Hospital Fire in India Claims Lives of Ten Newborns Amid VIP Visit Controversy

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.

via BBC.com|

#electrical-fault #hospital-fire #india

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Power Outage Chaos Strikes New York City, Trapping Residents in Darkness and Elevators"

A brief power outage occurred in parts of New York City after an electrical fault on a high-tension transmission line at a Con Edison substation near the Manhattan Bridge in Brooklyn. Witnesses reported seeing an explosion and rising smoke at the substation. Con Edison stated that there was no disruption of service aside from the momentary outage and that crews are investigating and working on necessary repairs. There were no reports of injuries or criminal activity, but firefighters responded to power outages and stuck elevators across the city.

via The New York Times|

#brooklyn #con-edison #electrical-fault