Jaipur: A shocking incident has emerged from Jaipur. A massive fire broke out in the ICU ward of Sawai Man Singh Hospital early in the morning, causing widespread panic. Six patients died, and several others were injured. The fire was so severe that toxic smoke engulfed the entire ward.
A short circuit is suspected to have caused the fire. Rescue and relief efforts have begun. Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and Minister Jawahar Singh Bedam also reached the scene to assess the situation. Five are currently in critical condition, which could increase the death toll. Read the important facts about the incident below.
What Caused the Fire
The cause of the fire has not yet been officially confirmed, but a committee has been formed to investigate. The investigation report will be released soon. Dr Anurag Dhakadin charge of the Trauma Centre, has attributed the fire to a short circuit. He stated that the fire started due to a short circuit. The fire quickly spread throughout the entire Trauma ICU ward. At that time, 24 patients were also admitted to two ICU wards on the second floor. Of these, 11 were in the trauma ICU.
Police arrived at the scene and are investigating.
Following the fire in the ICU ward of the Trauma Centre, Jaipur Police and a team from the Forensic Science Lab have arrived at the scene. Preliminary investigations suggest a short circuit as the cause. The final report will be clear only after forensic information is available. The police have deposited the bodies of the six deceased in the mortuary. Postmortems are underway. The bodies will then be handed over to their families.
CM and Ministers Arrive at the Scene
Upon hearing the news of the tragic accident, CM Bhajanlal Sharma also arrived at Sawai Man Singh Hospital. Minister Jawahar Bedham stated that the CM arrived after receiving information about a fire in the ICU due to a short circuit. He expressed grief over the incident and said that it was a tragic accident. The SMS administration will soon release the casualty count. Most of the 24 people have been rescued. The treatment of the injured is our priority.