Hyderabad: Several people, including children, sustained eye injuries in Hyderabad while bursting firecrackers during Diwali celebrations on Monday night, October 20.
A total of seven individuals, including five children, were brought to the Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital at Mehdipatnam for treatment.
Hospital Resident Medical Officer Dr. Ibrahim said that all the injured persons received immediate medical attention and their condition is stable.
Also ReadHyderabad: Devotees throng temple at Charminar on Diwali
He added that the hospital is fully equipped to handle additional cases if more patients arrive.
Doctors advised the public to follow safety measures while handling fireworks to avoid accidents during festive celebrations.
Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS.