Afghanistan, March 17 -- Officials in India confirmed that at least 10 patients died in a fire that broke out in the trauma unit of an Odisha hospital, causing widespread panic.
The tragic incident occurred on Monday, March 16, according to Reuters, with hospital staff scrambling to evacuate patients and control the rapidly spreading flames.
In addition to the fatalities, five patients were severely injured during the fire and required urgent treatment at nearby medical facilities to stabilize their conditions.
Preliminary reports indicate that the fire was likely caused by an electrical short circuit in the trauma center, raising concerns about hospital infrastructure and safety measures.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said t...