Gujarat Family of 3 Dies in Ohio Motel Fire in US
Three members of a family from Gujarat's Kheda district died after a fire broke out at a motel in the US state of Ohio, where they had been living and working, according to information received by their relatives.
Three members of a family from Gujarat's Kheda district died after a fire broke out at a motel in the US state of Ohio, where they had been living and working, according to information received by their relatives.
The victims were identified as Hiteshbhai Suthar, his wife Hinaben and their 20-year-old daughter Ishani. The family, originally from Nadiad in Gujarat, had moved to the United States around two years ago.
The incident occurred at the Econo Lodge motel in Wooster, where Hiteshbhai was employed. The family was also residing at the motel when the fire broke out at around 1.30 am. Indian Tourist Romanch Mahajan Dies After Startled Horse Bolts, Overturns Carriage in New York (Watch Video).
According to available information, the three were inside their room when the blaze started. As flames spread through the building, they reportedly contacted the motel's front desk seeking assistance.
They were advised to turn on the bathroom water supply and remain inside the bathroom for safety. Following the instructions, the family locked themselves in the bathroom in an attempt to protect themselves from the fire and thick smoke. Who Was Dave Fiji? Indian-Origin Pilot Killed in Georgia Helicopter Crash Hours After Wedding.
However, the blaze reportedly took time to come under control. Before rescue teams could reach them, all three family members are believed to have died of suspected suffocation caused by smoke inhalation.
Local authorities are investigating the cause of the fire and the circumstances that led to the deaths. No official findings have been released so far.
The tragedy has left relatives and members of the family's hometown in Gujarat in shock. Further details, including arrangements for repatriating the bodies, are awaited.
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