New Delhi, Jul 5 (PTI) A woman who allegedly jumped into a drain in northeast Delhi's Seelampur area on Saturday afternoon died during treatment at a hospital, a police officer said.

The incident happened around noon, he said.

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The woman was rescued by local residents and rushed to Jag Pravesh Chandra Hospital, from where she was referred to GTB Hospital as her condition was serious.

She succumbed to her injuries during the treatment, the officer said, adding that investigation is underway to ascertain the circumstance that led to the incident.

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"We are examining CCTV footage and speaking to local residents," he said.

The body was kept in the GTB Hospital mortuary, the officer added.

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