RTC student found dead in shower

A POST mortem has been carried out on a 17 year old student at Carlow RTC who is believed to have been electrocuted while taking…

A POST mortem has been carried out on a 17 year old student at Carlow RTC who is believed to have been electrocuted while taking a shower in her flat in the town.

Gardai say Ms Caroline Holden, from Coolbawn, Ferns, Co Wexford, died at home late on Tuesday night. Her body was found by flat mates who forced the bathroom door after hearing a cry.

ESB technicians yesterday examined the wiring in the house.

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