At least six people, including three men and women, were killed in the fire that broke out in a hotel near the Patna Junction railway station on Thursday, officials said.

“They are yet to be identified; our team is trying to confirm their identity. We have also called the FSL team to ascertain the reason behind the fire,” Patna City SP Chandrashekhar told PTI.

According to Senior Superintendent of Police Rajeev Mishra, more than 20 people were rescued from the building, located in a densely populated area, by firefighters. The injured were rushed to the hospital.

DIG (Fire) Mrityunjay Kumar Chaudhary, who responded to the scene, informed reporters, “We have brought the blaze, about which information was received around 11 am, under control. The cause will be ascertained through a proper investigation, and appropriate action will follow.”

More details on the matter are awaited.