2 killed in hospital fire in India

Source: Xinhua| 2018-12-17 22:02:09|Editor: xuxin
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NEW DELHI, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) -- At least two persons died and many injured when a fire broke out inside a hospital in southwestern Indian city of Mumbai on Monday, said media reports.

Several persons, including patients, are said to be trapped inside the five-storey government-run ESIC Kamgar Hospital located in Mumbai's Andheri East area.

There were around 160 patients undergoing treatment at the hospital when the fire suddenly broke out.

Fire-tenders rushed to the hospital and rescue work is reportedly going on. Around 50 persons have been rescued so far. Further details are awaited.

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