66-Year-Old Woman Dies After Falling Into Cauldron Of Hot Oil
Lee Oi Lin, 66, passed away in a freak accident when she fell into a cauldron of hot oil while frying fish crackers.
By Mei Mei Chu — 28 Mar 2014, 12:07 PM — Updated over 10 years ago
A 66-Year-Old Woman Accidentally Fell Into A Cauldron Of Hot Oil While Frying Fish Crackers On 26 March 2014
A 66-Year-Old Woman Accidentally Fell Into A Cauldron Of Hot Oil While Frying Fish Crackers On 26 March 2014
Image via imgur.comIPOH: An elderly woman met a horrifying end when she fell into a cauldron of hot oil while frying fish crackers.
thestar.com.myHer 25-Year-Old Nephew Found Her Burnt Body In Her Kitchen In Ipoh
The body of Lee Oi Lin, 66, who lived alone was found by her niece Lee Yau Pang at about 5pm.
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Lee Yau Pang Rushed To His Aunt's House When He Saw It On Fire At About 5pm
Yau Pang, 25, who lives about 500 metres away from the victim's house said when he arrived the house was already on fire. "Some neighbours helped me in trying to extinguish the fire while waiting for help," he said.
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Ipoh Fire And Rescue Department Chief Says The Victim Suffered 100% Burns
Ipoh Fire and Rescue Department chief P. Samasuvam said the victim suffered 100% burns and was already dead when firemen arrived at the scene about nine minutes after receiving a distress call at 6.34pm.
thestar.com.my“Her Body Was In The Wok With Her Face Down."
"Her body was in the wok with her face down. The fire was already put out when we arrived," Samasuvam said adding that the victim suffered from hypertension and was believed to have been unwell prior to the incident.
Authorities Are Investigating The Cause Of The Fire
The cause of the fire is still being investigated.