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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harry Cockburn

Woman died after 10-minute power cut during heart surgery

A woman died during an operation after an unexpected power outage at Scunthorpe General Hospital meant doctors were unable to complete critical heart surgery until power was restored.

Jean Dye, 77, was undergoing a procedure to treat heart disease on 7 September 2020, when a "sudden and unexpected" loss of electricity to the treatment room meant surgeons were unable to use vital equipment, the coroner's report states.

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