Kathy McGinness was 73
A pensioner died on Christmas Day to become the tenth person to pass away in Jersey following an explosion at a block of flats earlier this month.
In all, ten people have died due to the explosion. Now, States of Jersey Police have confirmed the identity of the latest victim to be named as the 73-year-old Kathy, who died in Jersey General Hospital.A statement from Jersey’s Chief of Police Robin Smith said: “I am in the incredibly sad position of confirming another fatality linked to Haut du Mont.
“This incident has been incredibly challenging for everyone involved and I would like to praise the families for their stoicism in the face of such tragic circumstances. The island is rightly behind them and on-hand to support, but first and foremost we are there together to give them their privacy and time to grieve.”
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