Woman killed in a fire accident in Mathura

A woman was killed and as many as 11 people fell sick after inhaling smoke when a fire broke out in Gaura Nagar Colony of Vrindavan area in Mathura. The incident apparently happened due to a short circuit.

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh): A 30-year-old woman was killed and 11 people fell sick after inhaling smoke when a fire broke out in a residential colony in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura district on Sunday.

The incident, apparently triggered by a short circuit, took place in Gaura Nagar Colony of Vrindavan area, the police said.

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The deceased has been identified as Rekha, they said.

The affected persons were rushed to a nearby hospital from where Rekha was shifted to a private medical facility. She later succumbed to burn injuries, they said.