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Chandigarh Diwali Sees 303 Injured by Firecrackers
10 Nov
Summary
- Over 300 injured in firecracker incidents across Chandigarh on Diwali.
- Emergency eye surgeries were performed, with vision recovery uncertain.
- Burn injuries affected hands and faces, with some requiring extensive care.
Diwali night saw a significant number of firecracker-related injuries across Chandigarh, with at least 303 people injured. Among the affected were children as young as six years old. The Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh reported that 15 patients underwent emergency eye surgeries due to severe injuries, with uncertain vision recovery expected over the next two to three months. The hospital's plastic surgery department treated seven burn injury patients, four with hand injuries and three with significant thermal burns.
In Panchkula, 32 individuals, including 11 children, sustained firecracker-related injuries. The Civil Hospital reported eight eye injuries and four facial burns. Mohali recorded 27 burn cases and 10 eye injuries, with one critical patient referred to Chandigarh. PGIMER's ENT department also issued helpline numbers for those experiencing hearing loss or ear discomfort after exposure to loud firecracker noise, advising immediate contact for intervention.
