A tragic incident has occurred at Aziz Bhatti Shaheed Teaching Hospital in Gujrat, where a section of the female surgical ward’s roof collapsed, resulting in the unfortunate deaths of two individuals and leaving 16 more wounded. The victims, including patients and hospital staff, were trapped under the debris, highlighting the gravity of the situation. Immediate rescue efforts were initiated, and all patients were evacuated safely. Investigation is underway to ascertain the cause of the collapse, with negligence being a potential factor as renovation work was reportedly being carried out at the time. This incident has brought into question the hospital’s safety protocols, and accountability has been promised to prevent such tragedies from recurring.
