1-year-old boy admitted at Lautoka after sustaining 50% burns

1-year-old boy admitted at Lautoka after sustaining 50% burns
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A 1-year-old boy has sustained more than 50 percent burns from a hot pot that was placed on the floor.

Police say the incident occurred in a village in Navosa on Sunday.

They say the child was rushed to the Navosa Hospital, and was later transferred to the Lautoka Aspen Hospital where he remains admitted.

They say investigations will also look at the element of negligence.

The Police is reminding parents and guardians to closely monitor young children to avoid accidents and the loss of life.

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