Woman succumbs to burns after candle falls on her during power outage
A 71-year-old woman with limited mobility died from burn injuries after a candle she was lighting during a power outage fell on her. The incident occurred in June 2026, and the victim succumbed to her injuries in July.
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This highlights the risks associated with power outages for vulnerable and elderly populations living alone.
A 71-year-old woman succumbed to burn injuries sustained after a candle she was lighting during a power outage fell on her.
According to the police, the incident occurred on June 13, 2026. The deceased, Mariyam Paily, was physically incapacitated. She was rushed to Ernakulam General Hospital after the incident and later shifted to the Government Medical College, Kottayam. The septuagenarian, a resident of Makkaparam in Elamakkara, succumbed to her injuries on Friday (July 17, 2026) morning while undergoing treatment.
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