According to the hospital, six people were seriously injured and another 16 were slightly and moderately injured. The cause of the fire was initially unclear.
Four people died in a fire at a hospital in Uelzen, Lower Saxony, on Thursday night. Like the Lüneburg police on Friday, three of the victims died in the clinic, one person was taken to another hospital and died there. Age and gender were not initially mentioned. According to the hospital, six people were seriously injured and another 16 were slightly and moderately injured. The cause of the fire was initially unclear.
This broke out on the third floor of a wing of the Uelzen Clinic. There was a lot of smoke. When emergency services arrived, screams for help could be heard. Firefighters initiated rescue measures and, together with the police, took several people to safety. It was said that the quick intervention prevented the fire from spreading. The cause of the fire is still unclear; According to a spokesperson, investigations are ongoing in all directions and an expert report should also provide information on the cause of the fire. According to initial estimates, total damage could amount to more than one million euros.
“We are deeply saddened and our condolences and thoughts are with the families of the deceased and injured patients,” a hospital spokesperson said. Several stations cannot be used for now. Around 50 patients will therefore have to be transferred to neighboring hospitals. Furthermore, no patient may be admitted or treated in the emergency room until January 12th inclusive. (APA/AFP)