From The Economic Times
Center-Right Owned by Bennett, Coleman & Co.397 burn injury cases reported at major Delhi hospitals during Diwali
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During Diwali, major Delhi hospitals treated a total of 397 burn injury patients. AIIMS Delhi recorded 42 cases, including 11 serious injuries, while Safdarjung Hospital and AIIMS together reported more than 170 cases over two days, with firecrackers identified as the main cause and children prominently among the victims. The injuries ranged from minor burns to severe cases requiring surgery and intensive‑care support.
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left · 2 outlets
Hyderabad: At least 179 people suffered firecracker-related injuries in Hyderabad between Saturday night and Monday afternoon (November 7 to 9), most of them to the eyes, according to figures from four hospitals in the city. The LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) treated 92 firecracker injury cases…
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Gujarat recorded 366 fire-related incidents on Diwali, a sharp increase from the usual 55 cases reported on normal days, according to data from the 108 emergency medical services (EMS). Surat, Ahmedabad and Rajkot together accounted for 182 of these incidents, officials said on Monday. The state…
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Hyderabad: Diwali celebrations left so far 48 people with firecracker-related eye injuries at Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital state-run hospital in Mehdipatnam in Hyderabad by early Monday. Of them, 10 were admitted for treatment, while the remaining 38 received outpatient care and were discharged…
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During Diwali, hospitals in Delhi treated nearly 400 patients with burn injuries related to celebrations. Major hospitals reported a range of injuries, from minor burns to severe cases needing surgery and ICU care. AIIMS-Delhi recorded 42 burn injuries, and 135 additional cases were treated at…
