43 killed as fire breaks out in factory in Delhi

DN Bureau

At least 43 people were killed after a massive fire broke out in a factory in Anaj Mandi area on Rani Jhansi Road here on Sunday morning, police said.

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New Delhi:  At least 43 people were killed after a massive fire broke out in a factory in Anaj Mandi area on Rani Jhansi Road here on Sunday morning, police said. A call about the fire was received at 5:22 AM following which 30 fire tenders were rushed to the spot. Over 50 people were inside the factory operating from a residential area when the blaze broke out, they said.

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Police said 43 people were killed in the fire. Many people trapped inside were rescued and rushed to RML Hospital and Hindu Rao Hospital, fire officials said. (PTI)

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