One dies, other injured in Karachi hospital fire

KARACHI:One person died and another suffered severe burn injuries when a fire erupted in OMI Hospital located in Garden area of Karachi on Monday evening.

According to a report, the fire erupted due to sparks during welding in the hospital located at the MA Jinnah Road of the metropolis. As a result, one of the burnt man died and other sustained burn injuries.

According to rescue officials, three fire brigade vehicles rushed to the scene and extinguished the fire. Panin gripped the area after the incident. Police and Rangers rushed to the scene and started an investigation into the incident.