Delhi: Newborn babies die after fire at hospital

At least six infants have been killed, officials said, while the hospital's owner has fled.

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The blaze broke out late on Saturday evening at a hospital in the Indian capital's Vivek Vihar region.

There were 12 babies in the unit, senior police officer Surendra Choudhary said. Another had died before the fire began.

Authorities said legal action would be taken against the owner of the hospital, who had fled.

Dramatic pictures on social media show several bursts of fire as it engulfed the entire building.

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