Pakistan suspends 8 officials after maternity ward fire kills 14 infants
Pakistan suspended eight officials after a maternity ward fire killed 14 infants; one of 15 infants was saved.
OriginalSourceThe Straits TimesSingaporeLeanCenterCredibilityPublished09:00 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe Straits TimesSingaporeLeanCenterCredibilityPublished09:00 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Pakistan suspends eight officials after deadly infant ward fire”
Pakistan suspends eight officials after infant ward fire that caused deaths
Key points
- Eight officials suspended after a hospital infant ward fire killed 14 infants.
- Preliminary report says the blaze engulfed the unit within about two minutes after 6:30am.
- Emergency services were dispatched within six minutes; first responders arrived 15 minutes later.
- Hospital lacked detailed procedures, fire training, and had concerns about response times.
- Prime Minister Sharif vows criminal proceedings and action against the security company involved.
Other reports
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- SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning PostSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post
“Pakistan suspends 8 officials after maternity ward fire kills 14 infants”
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Pakistan suspended eight officials after a maternity ward fire killed 14 infants; one of 15 infants was saved.