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Door was locked at Pakistan hospital where fire killed 14 babies, witnesses say

Pakistan · Asia region

detected 2026-08-26T12:15:12Z updated 2026-08-26T12:15:12Z

A hospital official told the BBC that the door to the ward was not locked, but manned with security guards, to protect the babies.

Single-source report, not yet corroborated.

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High
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