Several bomb hoax calls led to the evacuation of patients and staff at Epworth Hawthorn Hospital in Victoria, Australia, according to an article on the News.com website.
A total of 36 people were evacuated from the hospital, seven of them in surgery and one anesthetized who had to be woken up.
A hospital official praised the quick work of staff to get everyone out safely and in an orderly manner.
Other Epworth sites brought in blankets and food and water, everyone was very comfortable enjoying some time in the park, the official said.
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