Idukki: A five-year-old girl, who was brought to the hospital due to suspected food poisoning, in Vandiperiyar here died on Wednesday. The deceased Arya is the daughter of Shijo, a native of Vandiperiyar.

The child was taken to a private hospital on Tuesday evening due to vomiting. Though she was transferred to the Peermade Taluk Hospital after providing first aid, she died en route to the hospital.

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The child's body has been kept at Peermade Taluk Hospital. The cause of death will be confirmed only after autopsy.

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