Ma Ailun, a 23-year-old woman from northwest China, died after being electrocuted by her iPhone, according to relatives. Ma reportedly died while using the device, which was charging at the time. Local police confirmed that electrocution was the cause of death, but stopped short of pinning blame on the iPhone. While evidence the iPhone caused the accident may seem flimsy at first blush, the story has nonetheless gained traction throughout China. In addition to news coverage, a microblog post by the victim’s sister has reportedly gone viral.
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iPhone Blamed for Chinese Woman's Electrocution Death
Posted by: David Vranicar July 15, 2013 10:08 AMMa Ailun, a 23-year-old woman from northwest China, died after being electrocuted by her iPhone, according to relatives. Ma reportedly died while using the device, which was charging at the time. Local police confirmed that electrocution was the cause of death, but stopped short of pinning blame on the iPhone. While evidence the iPhone caused the accident may seem flimsy at first blush, the story has nonetheless gained traction throughout China. In addition to news coverage, a microblog post by the victim’s sister has reportedly gone viral.