A fire at a private hospital in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, claimed the lives of at least six people and injured around 30 others. The victims were found unconscious in a hospital lift. The blaze, which broke out late last night, started at the reception on the ground floor and quickly spread to higher levels. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.

This tragedy follows a series of deadly hospital fires in India, including a recent incident in Uttar Pradesh that killed 10 newborns, and another in New Delhi earlier this year, which claimed the lives of six infants. In May, a fire at a crowded amusement park in Gujarat killed 27, including several children. Building fires are all too common in India, often due to inadequate safety measures and enforcement.