NEDUMANGAD: In a tragic incident, a 23-year-old woman died in Nedumangad after food got stuck in her throat. The deceased has been identified as Nedumangad Pazhakutty native Fathima.

The incident happened by around 8 pm on Monday while Fathima was having her dinner. According to sources, she was rushed to Nedumangad district hospital after fell unconscious while having food. Although she was later shifted to Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital, doctors were unable to save her life. Police said that the cause of death can be confirmed only after obtaining the post mortem report. Fathima was working as an office assistant at Thiruvananthapuram Arogya Bhavan.