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Jaipur Hospital Fire Death Toll Controversy: Families Claim 8 While Officials Report Only 6 Casualties
Oct 07, 2025 08:52 pm CST
A devastating fire at Jaipur's SMS Hospital has sparked controversy over the actual death toll, with official reports counting six casualties while families claim at least eight deaths. The tragedy highlights critical issues in emergency response and patient care during hospital disasters, as relatives of victims from the polytrauma ward describe their desperate efforts to save loved ones amid chaotic evacuation conditions and insufficient support.
Jaipur Hospital Fire Claims 6 Lives at SMS Hospital: Investigation Committee Formed
Oct 06, 2025 02:03 pm CST
A devastating fire at the trauma center of Jaipur's Sawai Man Singh Hospital resulted in six fatalities late Sunday. The blaze, suspected to be caused by a short circuit, erupted in the Neuro ICU's storage area. While hospital staff managed to evacuate 14 patients from a separate ICU, those in critical condition couldn't be saved. The Rajasthan government has established a high-level committee to investigate the incident, examine safety measures, and prevent future tragedies.
Tragic Fire at Jaipur's SMS Hospital Claims Six Lives: Victims' Families Allege Negligence
Oct 06, 2025 10:28 am CST
A devastating fire at Jaipur's Sawai Man Singh Hospital trauma center has resulted in six patient deaths, with families alleging critical negligence and delayed response from hospital staff. The incident, reportedly caused by a short circuit in the ICU, has prompted an investigation ordered by Rajasthan's Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, who visited the facility and called the tragedy "extremely unfortunate."