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Hospital worker dies following kitchen explosion at Polonnaruwa facility
A worker at the National Nephrology Hospital in Polonnaruwa has died from injuries sustained in an explosion that occurred in the hospital's kitchen premises. The incident has raised fresh concerns about workplace safety at the medical facility.
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The fatality occurred following an explosion in the kitchen area of the National Nephrology Hospital, located in the Polonnaruwa district. The worker, who was present at the time of the blast, suffered severe injuries that proved fatal.
Details surrounding the exact cause of the explosion remain under investigation. Emergency services responded to the incident, though efforts to save the injured worker were ultimately unsuccessful.
The incident has drawn attention to safety protocols at the hospital. Authorities have not yet released an official statement regarding the circumstances leading to the explosion or whether additional injuries were sustained by other staff members.
The National Nephrology Hospital serves as a key medical facility for kidney-related treatments across the Polonnaruwa district and surrounding areas. The hospital's management is expected to conduct a full investigation into the incident to prevent similar occurrences in the future.