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A terrible accident took place in Pakistan's capital Islamabad on the morning of Wednesday, 26 August. About 15 newborn babies died in a fire in a hospital. The incident occurred in the gynecology ward of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). According to information received from sources, a fire broke out in the nursery of this hospital due to the explosion of the air-conditioner (AC) compressor.

According to PIMS officials, there were 16 newborns in the nursery at the time of the incident, out of which 15 died. Only one child could be saved. Rescue work was started as soon as the news of the fire was received. Newborn babies were taken out of the gynecology ward. In this incident, out of 16 children, only one newborn baby could survive.

Giving information about the current situation, rescue officials said that the fire has been extinguished and the teams are carrying out cooling operations at the spot. After this incident there was chaos in the hospital. Parents of newborn babies were seen crying. Those 15 children whose lives were born a few hours earlier, died in the fire. According to Dawn report, PIMS spokesperson Dr. Aneeja Jalil said, 'There were 15 children in the ward. A doctor succeeded in saving the life of a child.

The administration statement said that the rescue team was immediately sent to the spot. Six fire brigade vehicles and four ambulances were involved in the rescue operation. The fire was brought under control immediately. Further information was given from the administration that an inquiry committee has been formed under the chairmanship of Additional Deputy Commissioner General for investigation.