Burns Sustained claim life


A 19-year old woman allegedly died from burns sustained earlier this week.

The victim from Vunivutu, Wainikoro, Labasa was frying fish on Monday night when she sustained burns from the hot oil which spilled on her clothes.

She was rushed to the Labasa Hospital where she was admitted with 45% 2nd degree burns, but unfortunately passed away on Thursday night.

A post mortem will be conducted to ascertain the cause of death.