A devastating fire broke out at a private hospital in Dindigul district on Thursday night, leaving over 20 people injured and several feared dead. The incident occurred in the Gandhi Nagar area near the Dindigul-Trichy highway.
Emergency responders, including three fire engines and over 10 ambulances, were rushed to the site to rescue patients trapped inside the hospital.
Patients Rescued, Casualties Feared
Dindigul District Collector MN Poongodi confirmed that patients have been evacuated and shifted to other healthcare facilities.
“A fire broke out at a private hospital. The patients here have been rescued and admitted to nearby government and private hospitals. There could be some casualties, but we will confirm the number of deaths only after confirmation from doctors,” said Poongodi.
As of now, details about the cause of the fire and the exact number of casualties are awaited. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
Further updates are expected as emergency teams continue to assess the situation.