Two Dead, Over 30 Injured in German Hospital Fire
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- A fire in the roof structure of a hospital in Ludwigslust, Germany, on Thursday morning resulted in two patient fatalities and over 30 injuries.
- The cause of the blaze is unknown, and many patients and staff were evacuated from the facility.
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A fire broke out in the roof structure of a hospital in Ludwigslust, Germany, early on Thursday. The hospital is the only one in the town and has 160 beds.
At least two people have died and more than 30 have been injured after a fire broke out in the roof structure of a hospital in the northern German town of Ludwigslust early on Thursday, police said.
The two fatalities were both patients at the facility, authorities said, according to Germany's dpa news agency.
What do we know about the fire in Ludwigslust?
The cause of the blaze at the hospital remains unclear.
Many patients and staff were evacuated from the facility, which, according to the hospital's internet page, has 160 beds.
The hospital is the only one in the town.
Police were initially unable to provide details on the severity of the victims' injuries.
Ludwigslust is located in the northeastern state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, 40 km (25 miles) south of the state capital, Schwerin.
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Edited by: Karl Sexton
Open Questions
- What caused the fire?
- What is the severity of the injuries?
