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Seven hurt in explosion at Polonnaruwa kidney hospital
A powerful blast at the National Nephrology Hospital in Polonnaruwa on Saturday morning left seven people injured. The incident occurred in the early hours of September 26.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
An explosion rocked the National Nephrology Hospital in Polonnaruwa in the early hours of Saturday, September 26, injuring seven individuals. The blast, described as powerful by witnesses, struck the facility and prompted an immediate emergency response.
Ambulance services rushed to the scene to provide medical assistance to those affected by the explosion. The seven injured persons received treatment as rescue and investigation teams worked to assess the extent of damage at the hospital premises.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the explosion. Details regarding the nature of the blast and the specific location within the hospital complex remain under examination as officials work to determine what triggered the incident.
The National Nephrology Hospital serves as a critical healthcare facility in the Polonnaruwa district. The explosion raised safety concerns and prompted heightened security measures at the medical institution as investigations continued.