Eight killed, five injured as ambulance catches fire in Tharparkar

THARPARKAR: At least eight people lost their lives and five others were injured after an ambulance caught fire at a hospital in Dano Dandhal, a town in Nagarparkar, Tharparkar.

According to the Tharparkar deputy commissioner, eight people died after suffering burn injuries, while five others were injured in the incident.

The deputy commissioner said three of the injured were transferred to Tehsil Hospital Nagarparkar for medical treatment.

Police said the fire erupted following the explosion of a cylinder installed in the ambulance.