• Guwahati Transformer Blast: One victim succumbs to injuries, family members still critical

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    Guwahati Transformer Blast: One victim succumbs to injuries, family members still critical
    The youngest victim, Mira Tiwari, sustained the most severe injuries, with 30%-40% TBSA superficial mixed flame burn injuries, also involving facial burns.


    Digital Desk: In a distressing update, one of the victims of a recent transformer blast in Guwahati's Birubari area has succumbed to injuries.

    The victim Rinki Tiwari (35) passed away at Gauhati Medical College Hospital (GMCH) on Tuesday night. She had been under treatment at GMCH since the incident on July 17, which resulted in severe injuries to her and three other family members: Mira Tiwari (4), Nishant Tiwari (7), and Rohit Ali (40).

    Both Rinki Tiwari and Mira Tiwari were reported to be in critical condition. According to GMCH, Rinki Tiwari suffered electric burn injuries affecting 20%-30% of her total body surface area (TBSA), including facial burns. Similarly, Rohit Ali and Nishant Tiwari sustained electric burn injuries affecting 10%-15% and 2%-8% of their TBSA, respectively.

    The youngest victim, Mira Tiwari, sustained the most severe injuries, with 30%-40% TBSA superficial mixed flame burn injuries, also involving facial burns.

    All patients underwent plastic and general surgery at GMCH.