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Diwali Tragedy: Boy Dies After Firecracker Hits Chest
9 Nov
Summary
- A 10-year-old boy tragically died after a firecracker struck his chest.
- Family alleges medical negligence by the hospital in treating the child.
- Delhi Fire Department received 214 fire-related calls on Diwali.
During Diwali celebrations on Sunday night in Delhi's Narela, a tragic incident resulted in the death of 10-year-old Rishi. The boy was reportedly bursting firecrackers with his family when a skyrocket he was lighting malfunctioned.
Instead of launching skyward, the firecracker struck Rishi directly in the chest. He was immediately transported to Satyawadi Raja Harish Chandra Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
Rishi's family has voiced strong allegations of medical negligence against the hospital. They claim that the medical staff did not attend to the emergency promptly and that their son was alive when admitted.
Separately, the Delhi Fire Department handled a significant number of emergencies on Diwali. The department received a total of 257 calls, with 214 being fire-related, including 24 calls specifically concerning firecrackers. The busiest period for emergency calls was between 8 pm and 10 pm, with 85 calls logged.
