Girl, 10, Burned by Hot Coffee at Le Morne Hotel in Mauritius
A 10-year-old girl accidentally spilled hot coffee on her legs at a Le Morne hotel and was transferred to the specialist Burns Unit at Victoria Hospital.
A 10-year-old girl is receiving specialist medical care after accidentally burning her legs with hot coffee at a hotel in Le Morne, on the south-western coast of Mauritius, on Sunday.
The child was staying at the hotel with her family when the accident occurred. According to her mother, aged 35, the girl accidentally knocked hot coffee onto her legs, causing burns that required immediate attention.
Hotel medical staff provided first aid on the spot before the girl was transferred to the Burns Unit at Victoria Hospital in Candos, a public hospital in the centre of the island that houses one of Mauritius's specialist burn treatment facilities.
No further details about the severity of the burns or the girl's current condition were released at the time of reporting.
Le Morne is a popular resort area located on a peninsula in the Black River district, known for its luxury hotels and the iconic Le Morne Brabant mountain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The area attracts both local and international tourists throughout the year.
Accidents involving hot drinks and young children are not uncommon in hotel and domestic settings. Parents and guardians travelling with young children are generally advised to keep hot beverages out of reach and to request safer seating arrangements when dining in hotel restaurants or buffet areas.
Victoria Hospital, located in Candos, is one of the main regional public hospitals in Mauritius. Its Burns Unit handles cases referred from across the island, including from private medical facilities.
Source: ION News
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Burns Unit in Mauritius?β
The main specialist Burns Unit in Mauritius is located at Victoria Hospital in Candos, a public regional hospital in the Plaines Wilhems district. It receives burn injury referrals from across the island, including from private clinics and hotel medical facilities.
What should you do if a child is burned by a hot drink in Mauritius?β
Cool the burn immediately under cool running water for at least 10 minutes. Do not apply ice, butter or toothpaste. Seek medical attention promptly. In Mauritius, serious burns cases are referred to the Burns Unit at Victoria Hospital in Candos. Emergency services can be reached by calling 114.
Where is Le Morne in Mauritius?β
Le Morne is a peninsula located in the Black River district on the south-western tip of Mauritius. It is a well-known tourist and resort area, home to several luxury hotels. The Le Morne Brabant mountain nearby is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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