New Delhi, March 16 -- At least 10 people are feared dead in a massive fire that erupted in the trauma care department of the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Odisha's Cuttack early on Monday morning.

News agency PTI, citing Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, reported that at least 10 people had perished in the fire.

Around 11 hospital staff members suffered burn injuries while rescuing patients to safety, PTI reported, while Hindustan Times added that five of those injured were in a critical condition.

The reported deaths are of patients who were admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of the trauma department.

(This is a developing story. Check back for updates)

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