Hot starch spill burns over 15 women, children at Vizag temple
The victims had gathered at the Pilla Appammaya Sangam for the event when the mishap occurred in the cooking area
By - Newsmeter Network
Visakhapatnam: Over 15 women and children sustained serious burns after hot starch accidentally fell on them during an Annadanam program at Durgadevi Mandapam in Jalaripet, One Town area, on Saturday.
The victims had gathered at the Pilla Appammaya Sangam for the event when the mishap occurred in the cooking area. All the injured were immediately shifted to King George Hospital (KGH) for treatment.
Among them, six were admitted with severe injuries, while ten others were discharged after receiving first aid. MLA Vamsi Krishna Srinivas spoke with KGH Superintendent Dr. Vani and directed hospital authorities to ensure the best medical care.
Following the incident, over 10 people are still receiving treatment in hospital.
NTR Vaidya Seva Trust Chairman Seethamraju Sudhakar and other officials visited the injured children at KGH and reviewed their condition.
