Eleven babies die in Senegal hospital fire

More than 10 newborn babies have died in a hospital fire in the western city of Tivaouane in Senegal.

Senegal hospital fire: Eleven newborn babies die in Tivaouane

The fire is thought to have been caused by a short circuit at the hospital in Tivaouane, officials say.

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