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Jacson6

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Mon Jun 2, 2025, 10:30 AM Jun 2

Three dead after fire in elderly ward at Hamburg hospital

Source: BBC News

Three people have died after a fire broke out overnight at a hospital ward caring for elderly people in Hamburg.

The north German city's fire brigade said they were unable to reach the three victims during the rescue effort. They died at the scene.

The fire at the Marienkrankenhaus was reported shortly after midnight.

Around 220 emergency workers were dispatched to tackle the blaze and treat patients. More than 35 people were injured.

Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz9yqg45w8eo



This occurred in Northern Germany.
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Three dead after fire in elderly ward at Hamburg hospital (Original Post) Jacson6 Jun 2 OP
So tragic. Their families must be horrified. RIP. nt Ilsa Jun 2 #1
just awful. nt LittleGirl Jun 2 #2
How terrible... FemDemERA Jun 2 #3
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