[global network reporter Zhu Mengying] according to India's New Delhi television (NDTV), a fire broke out at a training center in Surat, Gujarat, India on the afternoon of the 24th local time, killing at least 15 students. Live video shows that several students jumped from the third and fourth floors of the training center building to escape.
(on site video screenshot source: NDTV)
According to the report, most of the students in the training center are between the ages of 14 and 17. Local officials said the fire occurred at about 15:30 local time, and the cause of the fire is unclear.
A firefighter said that 19 fire engines had been sent to fight the fire.
'the students on the fourth and third floors fled down to escape the fire and smoke. Many people have been rescued and taken to hospital. " Firefighters told Indian newspaper tosra (PTI).
Shortly after the accident, Indian Prime Minister modi sent a message on twitter saying, 'I feel very painful that Surat's fire was rejected. I'm with families who have lost loved ones. I wish the injured a speedy recovery. The Gujarat government and local institutions have been asked to provide all possible assistance to the affected people. ".
The report mentioned that the cause of the accident is currently under investigation. The Gujarat government has promised 400000 rupees (compensation) to each victim's family.
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