A fire that engulfed a nine-story apartment building in Vietnam’s capital has killed at least 10 people, including four children, and injured more than 50 others.
Authorities have not confirmed the exact number of deaths. However various reports have suggested a higher death toll since the victims were taken to different hospitals.
The fire started on Tuesday night and rescuers struggled to reach the building on a narrow lane in south Hanoi.
The building held 150 residents, and 54 of the 70 people rescued from the fire were hospitalized for their injuries, state media said.
Residents were being treated for smoke inhalation and injuries sustained as they tried to escape the building.
State-owned national television channel VTV said four children were among those killed.
According to the authorities, the fire started around midnight in the parking area of the building that had no emergency exit.
