Eight Children Among 25 Injured in Coimbatore Deepavali Firecracker Mishaps

Coimbatore: A total of 25 people sustained burn injuries in Coimbatore during the 48-hour Deepavali celebrations, including 23 cases caused by firecrackers, with no fatalities reported, according to data released by Coimbatore Medical College Hospital.

Of the 25 injured, 14 were admitted as inpatients, including 10 men, one woman who sustained accidental burns and three boys below 15 years. The remaining 11 received outpatient treatment and included five men, one woman and five children below 15 years.

In total, eight children below 15 years sustained burn injuries during the two days. Several firecracker injury victims required intensive medical attention.

Health authorities said specialised treatment was provided immediately to all the injured, including children and the woman who sustained accidental burns. Special teams comprising doctors and nurses were kept on round-the-clock duty to handle festival-related emergencies and monitor patients.

Meanwhile, the Fire and Rescue Services Department stated that proactive measures, including public awareness campaigns, had helped reduce fire accidents during Deepavali compared to last year.