One child dead, 269 treated for burn injuries in T.N. during Deepavali
To manage the festive emergency load, 1,283 ambulances were deployed on active duty across the State.
During the Deepavali festivities in Tamil Nadu, one child tragically lost their life due to burn injuries, while 269 individuals received treatment for firecracker-related burns, according to official emergency data. The state's 108 emergency ambulance network received a total of 16,079 calls between November 7 and 8, with 2,475 directly related to accidents, 396 for minor injuries, and 98 specifically for burns.
To handle the increased demand, 1,283 ambulances were deployed statewide. Government hospitals treated 1,387 patients during this period, including 956 for accidents, 321 for minor injuries or assaults, and 110 for burns. One burn-related fatality was reported, involving a child under 15 years old. Men were the most affected demographic, with 92 outpatients and 76 inpatients, while children under 15 accounted for 48 outpatients and 17 inpatients.
The Thanjavur Government Medical College Hospital treated the highest number of patients for burns, accidents, and minor injuries, with 36 outpatients and 87 inpatients.
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