Cuttack, March 16 -- A devastating fire at the Trauma Care ICU of SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, Odisha, claimed the lives of ten patients early Monday morning, while at least eleven hospital staff members sustained injuries during rescue operations.

According to officials, the fire broke out between 2:30 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. in the Trauma Care ICU, where critically ill patients were undergoing treatment. Multiple fire engines were rushed to the hospital, and emergency teams worked to control the blaze and evacuate patients.

Hospital staff sustained burn injuries while rescuing patients from the unit. In total, 23 patients were shifted to other departments and wards as part of the emergency evacuation.

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