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VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-26

There was thick black smoke inside and patients were trapped,

Abdul Ghafoor · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-26

Abdul Ghafoor, another witness, told AFP he tried to get into the building to rescue patients but couldn't reach the maternity ward.

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