TN reports two deaths, 430 burn injuries during Deepavali festival

CHENNAI: Two persons, including a minor, lost their lives to burn injuries while 430 individuals were admitted as inpatients for burns in hospitals across Tamil Nadu during the Deepavali festival period from November 7 to November 9.

According to a bulletin from the State Health Department on Monday, the fatalities comprised one adult male and one child under the age of 15.

There were 4,098 inpatient admissions across three categories -- 430 burn cases, 2,541 trauma cases, and 1,127 assault-related admissions.

To manage the medical surge, a fleet of 1,283 ambulances remained on active duty as the 108 call centres received a staggering 39,634 calls during the period.