A 22-year-old woman, Shawgar Rasul Hama, from Blackburn, passed away at Wythenshawe Hospital in Greater Manchester on May 23 after sustaining severe burns from setting herself on fire. The young woman was quickly taken to the hospital’s specialized burns unit for treatment, as reported by Lancs Live.
In a brief opening at Preston Coroners’ Court, Area Coroner Kate Bisset confirmed that the cause of death was due to self-immolation. Miss Hama, who was born in Iraq in 2003 and resided at Greenhurst Close in Blackburn, was formally identified by her medical wristband at the hospital.
After the initial statements, the proceedings were adjourned by Ms Bisset. The final inquest is scheduled for October 2 at Accrington Town Hall under the jurisdiction of Ms Bisset.
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