Several people were reportedly killed as fire engulfed the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) ward of Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital in Bhubaneshwar, Orissa on Monday.
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At least 20 people were reported dead by The Times of India, while local media reports claim 22 people could have lost their lives,
Five fire tenders were rushed after a short-circuit inside the ICU caused the fire.
Nearly 70 patients have been transferred to other hospitals, 20 patients were reportedly trapped in the ICU ward.
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