Vijayawada, Aug 9 2020
As many seven patients were killed in a fire accident at a hotel which was converted as COVID-19 care facility here, Krishna district Collector MD Imtiaz said on Sunday
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“We have recovered seven bodies. The hotel was taken by a private hospital to treat COVID-19 patients. The fire broke out in the early hours. Rescue operations are on,” the official said
Vijayawada police Commissioner B Srinivasulu told P T I that they have shifted about 20 patients to various hospitals. There were 30 patients undergoing treatment at the facility and 10 hospital staff
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed shock over the incident
More details are awaited. ( PTI )
