At least 27 people, including children, have died as a result of a fire in the play area of Rajkot in India.
"27 people, including nine children, were killed as a result of a strong fire that broke out in a play area in Rajkot," the statement said.
Firefighters managed to take control. Through the fire, the roof of the hangar, where the play area was located. Rescuers fear that the bodies of the dead can remain under the debris.
The search and rescue operation is ongoing.
“We continue to search for the dead. Currently, about 20 bodies were found to be sent to the hospital for further investigation. Investigative actions are underway. The play area belongs to the Singh Singh Sing. We register the crime for the negligence that led to death, ”said the police commissioner Rajkot Raj Bhargawa.
Later it became known that local police arrested three people, including the owner of the play area.
Currently, the exact cause of the fire is unknown.
