Ahmednagar (Maharashtra): At least 10 patients died after a massive fire ripped through the ICU of the Ahmednagar Civil Hospital here Saturday, officials said.
Four fire-tenders were rushed to battle the blaze which was spreading to other adjoining wards with attempts underway to control the flames and shift the patients from the affected areas.
According to eyewitnesses, there were at least 20 patients undergoing treatment in the ICU and scores of relatives rushed to the hospital for details on their near and dear ones.
Senior police, district and fire brigade officials have reached the spot and are supervising the rescue and relief operations.
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