Girl Dies After Water Heater Falls On Her Head

A five-year-old girl died on Friday after the
water heater of her family's apartment fell on
her head, according to an Ajman Civil
Defence official.
The incident took place at the emirate when the
Bangladeshi girl, identified as Habiba, went to the
bathroom and the water heater inside fell on her,
causing a fracture in her skull which resulted in
severe bleeding, police said.
The family's house is in the industrial area of
Ajman, one of the seven emirates of the United
Arab Emirates.
The family rushed her to GMC hospital for
treatment but later the girl was transferred to
Khalifa Hospital as her condition worsened, the
official said.
The girl was said to have succumbed to her injuries
despite the efforts of hospital staff to save her life.
The medical report showed that she died due to
fractures sustained in her skull causing severe
bleeding.
No reason was given as to why the water heater
became dislodged but the civil defence report said
that there was neglect in the maintenance of the
water heater.
The case was referred to the industrial area police
station of Ajman Police, where investigation into
the child's death continues.