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Diwali Injuries Surge: Hospitals Overwhelmed
10 Nov
Summary
- Over 612 injured patients admitted to five major hospitals.
- Firecracker incidents caused severe injuries, including lost fingers.
- Civil Hospital treated 98 firecracker burn victims and 52 accident cases.
Government hospitals across Lucknow reported a substantial rise in emergency admissions during Diwali, with a total of 612 injured patients brought in between November 7 and November 9, 2026. The King George's Medical University (KGMU) Trauma Centre admitted 203 patients, with 30 injured by exploding firecrackers and eight struck by them. Doctors noted an increase in severe injuries this year, some resulting in the loss of fingers.
Balrampur Hospital received 78 patients, mostly from road accidents, but nine were related to firecrackers. Civil Hospital saw over 150 injured, including 98 with firecracker burns and 52 from road accidents. Lokbandhu Hospital admitted 112 injured, with 45 burns, while Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS) treated 69 injured, 35 with burns, and performed 32 emergency surgeries.
The influx of patients began on Chhoti Diwali night and continued through November 8, 2026. Medical teams worked diligently to attend to the injured, ensuring they received necessary care, including stitches and surgical procedures for more critical cases.
