Nine-year-old dies of suspected food poisoning in Thanjavur

A nine-year-old girl died while three of her family members took ill after having dinner at their home here, police said today.

The victim Divya and other members of the family developed stomach pain after having chicken curry for dinner yesterday and were rushed to the hospital, they said.

While Divya died on the way, the others were admitted to a private hospital where their condition is said to be serious, police said.