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Gurun Explosion: Pregnant mother dies

SUNGAI PETANI: Gurun explosion victim Sharifah Azlina Hashim, 30, who was fighting for her life at the Sultan Abdul Halim Hospital intensive care unit since Wednesday‎, succumbed to her injuries this morning.

She was seven-month pregnant with her third child and it is understood that the foetus also did ‎not survive.

‎Her husband Corporal Ayob Hashim, 37, and their 8-year-old daughter Nor Hidayu Shahirah Ayob were killed on the spot when a high-explosive anti-tank weapon exploded at their home when Ayob was grinding the bomb.

The incident also claimed the life of their 5-year-old neighbour Mohd Aqif Lokman Mohd Shahrizal.

The couple's 5-year-old son however, escaped with minor injury.

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