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Eleven newborn babies have died in a hospital fire in the western city of Tivaouane in Senegal.
Initial reports suggest the fire was caused by a short circuit in the maternity department.
Three babies were saved from the fire, said the city's mayor Demba Diop Sy.
Locals have said that the tragic event 'hurts all of Senegal'.