Nashik oxygen tanker leak: Death toll mounts to 24
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Updated: Apr 21, 2021 20:44 IST
Nashik (Maharashtra) [India], April 21 (ANI): Two more people have died in the oxygen tanker leakage incident at Dr Zakir Hussain Hospital in Maharashtra's Nashik district on Wednesday taking the death toll to 24, informed Nashik Mayor Satish Kulkarni.
"Death toll rises to 24. There was no negligence by the Corporation. A high-level committee has been set up to probe the incident," said Kulkarni.
Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said that the situation is under control now.
Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Minister Rajendra Shingane said, "It is an unfortunate incident. We are trying to get a detailed report. We have ordered an enquiry as well. Anyone found responsible will not be spared."