[11 JAN 01] CRIMES, FIRES & ACCIDENTS
Coventry Woman Dies From House Fire Injuries

A woman who was hurt along with her children in a fire at their Coventry home has died from her injuries.

The woman lost her battle for life at the Coventry and Warwickshire Hospital yesterday afternoon.

Her two daughters, aged four and 18 months, are now both in a “critical but stable” condition at the Queens Hospital in Nottingham.

They all suffered from the effects of smoke inhalation following an intense fire at their home in Queen Mary’s Road, Foleshill at midnight on Tuesday.

None of the trio has yet been formally identified. A man believed to be the husband of the dead woman and father of the children is expected to arrive in England today on a flight from abroad.

Police stressed that it was still too early to say what the cause of the fire was. Forensic tests have been carried out and the results are expected tomorrow.

They repeated pleas for anyone who may have seen something suspicious in the road from about 11.30pm to come forward and call officers on 024 7653 9020.

SEE [10 JAN 01] CHILDREN CRITICAL AFTER COVENTRY HOUSE FIRE