Breaking: At least 14 babies killed in Pakistan hospital fire
At least 14 infants have been killed after a fire broke out at a state-run hospital in Pakistan's capital city Islamabad, triggered by a fault in air conditioning systems, according to local broadcaster Geo TV.
A fire broke out at a state-run hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan, killing multiple infants. According to the Associated Press, 14 babies died in the fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences' nursery. The nursery housed at least 15 newborns when the fire started.
The fire was triggered by a fault in the air conditioning systems, specifically the explosion of an air-conditioning unit's compressor, as per the Associated Press and Geo TV reports. One baby was rescued.
The incident prompted Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to express sorrow and order an immediate investigation.
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