19/05/2016
Woman Dies Suddenly At Craigavon Hospital
Police have launched an investigation following the sudden death of a woman at Craigavon Area Hospital on Wednesday, 18 May.
It is believed the 50-year-old died following a fall.
The Southern Health and Social Care described it as a "tragic accident".
A spokesperson from the Trust said: "We can confirm the tragic incident today involving the death of a patient at Craigavon Area Hospital. We re co-operating fully with the PSNI investigation."
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It is believed the 50-year-old died following a fall.
The Southern Health and Social Care described it as a "tragic accident".
A spokesperson from the Trust said: "We can confirm the tragic incident today involving the death of a patient at Craigavon Area Hospital. We re co-operating fully with the PSNI investigation."
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