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60 suffer eye injuries in Hyderabad during Diwali, eight to undergo surgery

60 suffer eye injuries in Hyderabad during Diwali, eight to undergo surgery

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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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  • center · 1 outlet

    As per the official bulletin, the state 108 emergency ambulance network received 16,079 calls between 7 am on November 7 and 7 am on November 8.

    — Hindustan Times

  • right · 2 outlets

    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…

    — The Economic Times

RSS excerpt

Hyderabad: Around 60 people suffered eye injuries while bursting firecrackers during Diwali celebrations in Hyderabad and sought treatment at the state-run Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital, according to hospital authorities. Of the 60 patients, 10 were admitted for further treatment. Eight of them…

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  2. The Pioneer Center-Right The Pioneer Current article

    60 suffer eye injuries in Hyderabad during Diwali, eight to undergo surgery

    Hyderabad: Around 60 people suffered eye injuries while bursting firecrackers during Diwali celebrations in Hyderabad and sought treatment at the state-run Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital, according to hospital authorities. Of the 60 patients, 10 were admitted for further treatment. Eight of them…

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  6. The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

    Over 200 cases registered in Delhi for bursting firecrackers beyond permitted hours on Diwali

    More than 200 cases were registered across Delhi for bursting firecrackers beyond the hours permitted by the Supreme Court on Diwali, police officials said on Monday. The highest number of cases was reported in west Delhi, where 62 cases were registered. More than 50 cases were recorded in outer…

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