Health & Environment

Three Newborns Die in Ventilator Blast Fire at Amravati Hospital

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THE BRIEF
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A tragic fire broke out in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of a government hospital in Amravati, Maharashtra, following a ventilator blast on August 24.

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The incident resulted in the deaths of three newborns, prompting immediate investigations into the hospital's safety protocols and equipment maintenance standards.

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Local authorities have launched a probe to determine the cause of the blast, while the state government has promised compensation to the affected families.