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A woman died after slipping from her wheelchair and being strangled by its lap belt.

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Adelaide care facility

Who
unnamed woman, unnamed staff
What
A woman died after slipping from her wheelchair and being strangled by its lap belt.
When
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:02:31 GMT · 3h 57m ago
Where
Adelaide care facility ·
Why
The woman had been left unsupervised due to a staff shortage.
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The incident highlights potential safety risks in care facilities stemming from staff shortages.

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