Young man is tragically killed after he is sucked into an MRI machine whilst he was visiting a friend in hospital – TheLiberal.ie – Our News, Your Views

Young man is tragically killed after he is sucked into an MRI machine whilst he was visiting a friend in hospital




A young man has tragically died after he was sucked into an MRI scanning machine in an Indian hospital.

The horrifying incident which occurred at India’s Nair Hospital on Saturday, tragically seen 32 year old Rajesh Maru, sadly lose his life.

According to Indian state media Mr Maru was forcibly pulled into the magnetic machine after a junior doctor granted him access to the room whilst he was visiting a friend.

It is believed Mr Maru was dragged into the machine after the magnet caught hold of his oxygen tank.

Police say Mr Maru sadly died after he inhaled liquid oxygen that was leaking from his tank after it collided with the machine.

They also say the junior doctor involved in the incident has since been arrested and charged with negligence.

It is thought the doctor involved mistakenly let Mr Maru into the room believing that the powerful magnetic machine was switched off.

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