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Child dies in ICU as fire guts Mother and Child Care unit in Assam Medical College Hospital

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A child was killed in a major fire at the Mother and Child Care unit at Assam Medical College Hospital (AMCH) on Sunday night.

The fire caused extensive damage to the ICU of the Mother and Child Care unit of AMCH.

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According to reports, the child, who was in the intensive care unit (ICU) with ventilation support, died after the disconnection of electricity due to the fire.

Sources said the fire caught at the ICU of the Mother and Child Care unit of AMCH due to short-circuit.

The children were immediately shifted to other wards from the affected site.

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Fire tenders reached the spot and doused the fire.

Sources said the patients and their attendance were seen running to save their lives as the fire engulfed the unit.

 

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