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More Ceiling Plaster Falls at Warangal MGM Hospital
Ceiling plaster fell from two more places at Warangal MGM Hospital.
The latest falls happened in the RICU and physiotherapy departments.
Nobody was standing in those spots at the time.
A larger ceiling collapse had happened in another ward on Sunday.
Patients, attendants and sanitation workers were injured in that earlier incident.
The Chief Minister asked officials to improve safety in the old buildings.
Officials also examined whether some departments should move elsewhere.
The government wants to move hospital operations to a new building sooner.
Ceiling plaster fell in the RICU and physiotherapy departments on Tuesday.
No one was present where the latest plaster falls occurred.
A Sunday ceiling collapse in the Aarogyasri ward injured several people.
Senior officials inspected the old buildings and ordered safety assessments.
The government plans to expedite relocation to the new super speciality hospital.
- Who
- Warangal MGM Hospital patients, attendants, sanitation workers and hospital officials were involved; the earlier collapse injured patients, attendants and sanitation workers.
- What
- Ceiling plaster fell at two additional locations after an earlier ceiling portion collapsed in the Aarogyasri ward.
- Where
- The incidents occurred at Warangal MGM Hospital, specifically in the RICU, physiotherapy and Aarogyasri departments.
- When
- The latest incidents occurred on Tuesday, within 24 hours of a senior-official inspection; the earlier collapse occurred on Sunday.
- Why
- The incidents raised concerns about the safety of the hospital’s old buildings, prompting inspections, safety measures and plans to accelerate relocation.
Key facts
- Latest locations
- RICU and physiotherapy departments
- Earlier incident
- A portion of the Aarogyasri ward ceiling collapsed on Sunday
- Earlier injuries
- Patients, attendants and sanitation workers were injured
- Inspection date
- Senior officials inspected the old buildings on Monday
- Safety response
- Engineering officials were asked to assess the structures and recommend safety measures
- Relocation plan
- The government decided to expedite shifting operations to the new super speciality hospital
- Further assessment
- A comprehensive assessment by engineering experts was sought
Sources
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