In the last 24 hours, a devastating tragedy unfolded at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital in Kalwa, Thane, where a total of 18 patients lost their lives, as somberly conveyed by civic commissioner Abhijit Bangar on Sunday. The composition of the deceased reflects a heart-wrenching reality: among the departed, there were 10 women and eight men. Within this mournful assembly, six hailed from Thane city, four from Kalyan, three from Sahapur, and one each from Bhiwandi, Ulhasnagar, and Govandi (Mumbai). In addition, there was one patient from an unspecified location. Notably, a poignant detail emerged – twelve of those who passed away were aged 50 or above, underscoring the impact on the elderly demographic, according to media reports.