Six Lives Lost in Fiery Inferno at Hospital in Indian State of Tamil Nadu

Coimbatore, India - December 13, 2024 - A devastating fire has engulfed a hospital in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, resulting in the deaths of six people and injuring over two dozen.

According to eyewitnesses, the fire broke out early this morning at the Hospital in Dindigul, leaving patients and staff struggling for survival. The cause of the blaze is still unknown, but an investigation has been launched to determine the source of the fire.

Rescue teams were swiftly deployed to the scene, putting out the flames and providing medical aid to those affected by the disaster. However, six lives were ultimately lost in the tragedy.

"We are deeply saddened by this incident and our thoughts go out to the families of the victims," said a senior official from the Tamil Nadu government.

The hospital's management has issued an apology for the incident and promised to carry out a thorough internal investigation into the cause of the fire. An inquiry is also underway with local authorities to determine any lapse in safety protocols that may have contributed to the disaster.

This tragic event has sent shockwaves through the Indian healthcare community, highlighting the need for increased safety measures to prevent such incidents from occurring.

Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story as more information becomes available.