Hospital error results in mistaken funeral


A FAMILY in Kuching almost cremated the wrong person following a mix-up at the hospital and was later shocked to find out that their relative was still alive, China Press reported.

Earlier on Sept 2, the family received a phone call from the hospital informing that their 74-year-old sister had died.

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