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10 newborns killed in India hospital fire: state govt

At least 10 newborn infants were killed when a fire broke out in the neonatal unit of a hospital in India, a state government official said Saturday.The fire broke out at about 10:30 pm (1700 GMT) Friday at the Maharani Lakshmibai Medical College in Uttar Pradesh state."Ten infants have sadly died," Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak told reporters in a doorstop briefing about the fire."Seven bodies have been identified. Three bodies haven't been identified as yet."Another 16 infants were in critical condition after the blaze, news outlet Times Now reported.Broadcaster NDTV reported that 54 infants in total were

At least 10 newborn infants were killed when a fire broke out in the neonatal unit of a hospital in India, a state government official said Saturday. The fire broke out at about 10:30 pm (1700 GMT) Friday at the Maharani Lakshmibai Medical College in Uttar Pradesh state. "Ten infants have sadly died," Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak told reporters in a doorstop briefing about the fire.

Fires are common in India due to poor building practices, overcrowding and a lack of adherence to safety regulations. TF.