Sonia condoles Odisha hospital deaths

Sourabha Published On : Oct 18, 2016 at 3:17 PM Updated On : Oct 18, 2016 at 3:33 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18:

Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday condoled the deaths at the Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital in Bhubaneswar after a fire broke out in the ICU of its dialysis wing on Monday.

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Terming the tragedy as “most unfortunate”, Gandhi in a statement here said: “Her thoughts and prayers remain with families of those bereaved”.

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The Congress chief also hoped that those injured recover soon. She instructed the Pradesh Congress Committee and party workers to reach out to the victims and their families.

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At least 20 people were killed in the fire, while more than 100 were injured in the incident. (IANS)

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