8-year-old girl dies following mobile phone explosion
An eight-year-old child suffered fatal wounds when a smartphone exploded during regular use.
KERALA, India - If a mobile smartphone explodes or catches fire and is in close proximity to a person, it can cause serious injuries, including burns, smoke inhalation, and other traumatic injuries. In rare cases, if the explosion is severe or occurs in a critical area of the body, it can result in fatal injuries.
8-year-old Kerala girl dies after mobile phone explodes in her hand
As reported by 91mobiles, On April 24, in Thiruvilwamala, Thrissur, Kerala, India, an eight-year-old girl named Adithyashree tragically lost her life when a mobile phone, identified as a Redmi Note 5 Pro, exploded in her hand. The incident occurred at 10:30 pm (local time), and forensic experts have determined that the device was not charging at the time of the accident.
Ashok Kumar, the father of the deceased child, has stated that his daughter and grandmother were present at home when the incident took place. According to the grandmother's account to the police, the child was playing a game on her mobile phone while lying under a blanket.
The grandmother had gone to the kitchen to get food, and upon returning, heard a loud explosion. She then found her granddaughter lying in a pool of blood. However, there are also claims that the explosion may have occurred while the child was watching videos on her phone for an extended period of time.
The reason why phone exploded is unknown
The local police are currently conducting an active investigation into the incident and are working to ascertain the cause of the malfunction in the mobile phone.
The collection of debris from the scene and the thorough forensic examination of the device are expected to yield important information regarding the events that led to the heartbreaking loss of a young life in Thiruvilwamala. As of now, there has been no official statement from Xiaomi, the manufacturer of the Redmi Note 5 Pro.
