Six dead after fire breaks out at Sultanah Aminah Hospital in JB

Alyaa AzharPublished: Oct 25, 2016 2:49 AM | Updated: Oct 25, 2016 6:39 AM

The Fire and Rescue Department has confirmed that six victims were found dead following a fire that broke out at the Sultanah Aminah Hospital in Johor Baru this morning.

"Six victims were recovered - one alive and five dead.

"Rescue efforts will continue as one more victim remains trapped," the department said in an earlier tweet.

A Twitter posting posted shortly after however confirmed that the final victim was found dead.

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