Chennai, One child succumbed to burn injuries, and 269 people were treated for firecracker-related burns across Tamil Nadu during the Deepavali festivities, according to official data tracking emergencies over a 24-hour window.
Children under 15 were the second most affected demographic, with 48 outpatients and 17 inpatient admissions. Adult women accounted for 19 outpatients and 17 inpatients. In total, hospitals saw 159 outpatients and 110 inpatients for burn cases. The Thanjavur Government Medical College Hospital recorded the highest patient volume for burns, accidents, and minor injuries, treating 36 outpatients and admitting 87 inpatients. Other major medical centres handling the bulk of the emergency caseload included the Madurai Government Medical College Hospital with six outpatients and 84 inpatients, and the Chengalpattu Government Medical College Hospital with 85 inpatients. The Periyar Nagar Government Hospital recorded one outpatient and 64 inpatients, while the Thoothukudi Government Medical College Hospital treated 46 outpatients and 13 inpatients.
