Woman critical after setting herself alight
Date published: 20 August 2014
A WOMAN is in critical condition after setting herself on fire in Oldham yesterday.
Police were called to a house in Hoyle Avenue, Primrose Bank at 7.10am after reports the 55 year old had self-inflicted burns. A 25-year-old man also suffered burns.
The two were rushed to Wythenshawe Hospital
Firefighters were called the fire was was out when they arrived. Police are investigating.
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