Five-year-old girl dies after accidently setting self ablaze

On Sunday, she was trying to light a fire when her parents were at work. When she was playing with the matches, one lighted stick fell on her dress and she caught fire.

Published: 16th February 2021 04:47 AM  |   Last Updated: 16th February 2021 04:47 AM   |  A+A A-

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By Express News Service

TIRUNELVELI: A five-year-old girl in Nanguneri died by accidentally setting herself on fire while playing with matchsticks on Monday. Police said that Lakhsmi (5), daughter of a daily wage labourer Murugan, is a resident of Nanguneri.

On Sunday, she was trying to light a fire when her parents were at work. When she was playing with the matches, one lighted stick fell on her dress and she caught fire. her neighbours and family members later put out the fire after listening to her cries and took her to the hospital. Lakshmi succumbed to her injuries.

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