Five children die after AC stops working in Sahiwal hospital

SAHIWAL: Authorities were  investigating deaths of five children who allegedly died at Sahiwal District Headquarters  Hospital  after air conditioner at  the  children ward stopped functioning in extremely hot conditions .A spokesman for  the Punjab Health Ministry  said a committee has been formed to probe the incident.He said the committee has been asked to present its report after holding a thorough  inquiry.Geo News correspondent said a new AC has been installed in the children's ward and a protest was ongoing against the incident that saw several children die .The TV channel reported that death toll from the incident could be much higher .Deputy Commissioner Sahiwal said that citizens were  outraged over the deaths of children at the hospital.