Shawgar Hama died in Wythenshawe Hospital on May 23 this year
She died in Wythenshawe Hospital(Image: Manchester Evening News)
An inquest has opened into the tragic death of a 22-year-old Blackburn woman who died from severe burn injuries.
Shawgar Rasul Hama passed away on May 23 at Wythenshawe Hospital, which houses a specialist burns unit. She had been rushed to the facility following an incident in which she suffered catastrophic injuries, Lancs Live reports.
During a brief hearing at Preston Coroners’ Court, Area Coroner Kate Bisset confirmed the initial circumstances surrounding the tragedy. “This lady died as a consequence of burns having set herself on fire,” Ms. Bisset stated.
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The court heard that Miss Hama was born in Iraq in 2003 and lived at Greenhurst Close in Blackburn. Her body was formally identified to police officers at the hospital using her medical wristband.
Following the opening statements, Ms. Bisset adjourned the proceedings.
A full, comprehensive inquest to determine the exact circumstances surrounding Miss Hama’s death has been scheduled to take place on October 2 at Accrington Town Hall.