105-year-old man succumbs to burns

A centenarian, who had suffered burns a couple of days ago at home, today succumbed to his injuries at a government hospital here.
The victim identified as 105-year-old Semmalayappa Gounder, a resident of Salaipudur in Sulur, suffered burns when the kerosene lamp kept in the toilet accidentally fell on him, resulting in his dhoti catching fire on Saturday last, police said.
On hearing his screams, the relatives rushed to his rescue and put out the fire.
He was rushed to the government hospital at Palladam, from where he was shifted to the government hospital here.
However, he died in the wee hours, police added.