A fire broke out at the Rajiv Gandhi Hospital in Chennai.
A fire broke out in the liver treatment unit of the Rajiv Gandhi Government Hospital in Chennai. Following this, work is underway to evacuate those receiving treatment at the hospital. Reports have surfaced that the rescue operation was hampered by heavy smoke.
Most of the smoke goes from the ground floor to the top floor where the fire occurred. Steps are currently being taken to prevent the fire from spreading to other wards. The cause of the accident is not yet known for sure. Authorities say the fire may have been caused by a cylinder exploding inside the premises, or by an electrical leak.
Those who were being treated in the liver ward are now trapped inside the building. Officials say complete information on how many people are trapped is not yet available. The task is being intensified as rescue operations can only be carried out if the fire is extinguished.
Commenting on the initial work, Medical Secretary Radhakrishnan said, “Rescue work is in full swing. We have rescued most of the people inside. The rest will be rescued soon. ” To be continued Medical Secretary Radhakrishnan and Medical Minister Ma Subramaniam visited the spot and took part in the rescue operation.
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