26 children burnt due to firecrackers during Diwali in Surat
Undergoing treatment in Civil Hospital's burns ward, 4 children in critical condition
By Capital Kranti desk, Gandhinagar · Editor: Parth Thakkar
11 November 2026, 5:12 pm · 1 min read
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According to a report by Sandesh, news has emerged that several youths, including 26 children, were burnt in accidents occurring while bursting firecrackers during the Diwali festival in Surat. In these accidents, serious injuries were sustained to delicate parts of the children such as their hands, legs, and faces. Some children were burnt due to firecrackers exploding in their hands, while others were burnt by sudden flying sparks from firecrackers.
As soon as the incidents occurred, all injured children were immediately moved to Civil Hospital for treatment. All these children are undergoing intensive treatment in the hospital's special burns ward. According to medical sources, since the condition of 4 children is more serious, they have been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Constant efforts are being made by specialist doctors of the hospital to save these children.
Due to this incident, an atmosphere of anxiety and shock is being observed among the affected families. This incident serves as a warning regarding the precautions to be taken while bursting firecrackers during festivals.
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