Mamata says 40 killed in Kolkata hospital fire

At least 40 people were killed in a massive fire that broke out at the AMRI hospital in south Kolkata early today, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said.

At least 40 people were killed in a massive fire that broke out at the AMRI hospital in south Kolkata early Friday, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said.

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"Forty bodies have been taken to the (state-run) SSKM Hospital," Banerjee told reporters at the spot.

"Quick action will be taken against the hospital after proper inquiry," she added.