Over 200 patients evacuated after fire broke out in Lok Bandhu hospital in Lucknow

Fire broke out in the Lok Bandhi Hospital in Lucknow on Monday ngiht and fortunately there were no casualities. All the 200 patients were quickly evacuated

Lucknow: Over 200 patients in Lok Bandhu hospital had a providential escape after fire broke out in the hospital on Mondahy night, prompting the evacuation of all the patients, officials said. No casualties have been reported.

Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak told PTI Videos that smoke was first noticed on the second floor of Lok Bandhu Raj Narayan Combined Hospital.

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“After smoke was seen emanating from the second floor, evacuation of patients was immediately initiated. Approximately 200 patients in all have been moved to safety,” he said.

Pathak confirmed that no one was injured in the incident and fire brigade teams were working to douse the flames.

“Doctors, paramedical staff and the hospital superintendent worked together to shift all patients to other hospitals. Firefighters are present and making efforts to bring the fire under control,” he added.