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India: 8 dead in a fire at an exhibition of electric mopeds

September 13, 2022
4:35 AM

Eight people were killed and 13 others injured when a fire broke out at an electric moped exhibition in the southern city of Secunderabad. of India.

The fire broke out late last night (12/09) in the basement of a hotel, which was hosting the exhibition, according to local police who added that the fire was brought under control.

The fire broke out last night around 9.30. The fire started in the basement, where a lot of electric bikes were parked. We don’t know the origin of the fire as yet. 8 people have died & some are hospitalized. A case has been registered: Chandana Deepti, DCP, North Zone, Hyderabad https://t.co/6MwdNqzFKh pic.twitter.com/yerNKV4fqc

— ANI (@ANI) September 13, 2022

“There were electric mopeds inside when the fire broke out. We don’t know if it was caused by overcharging and then extended or caused by another cause. The investigation is ongoing,” local police commissioner Chandana Depti told Reuters, relaying APE-MPE. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences and pointed out that money will be given to both the families of the victims and the injured.

Saddened by the loss of lives due to a fire in Secunderabad, Telangana. Condolences to the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon. Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be paid to the next of kin of each deceased. Rs. 50,000 would be paid to the injured: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 13, 2022

Source: News Beast

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