A CLAXTON BAY woman who suffered extensive burns in a suspected gas explosion at her home has died.

Racquel Babwah, 44, of Mt Pleasant Road, Springvale Village, was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of the San Fernando General Hospital on June 19, the day after the incident, with burns to 60% of her body.

However, after fighting for her life for just over five days, she died from her injuries on Tuesday, June 24. According to police, the woman arrived at the hospital around 6 p.m. on June 19 in an emergency health services vehicle, accompanied by a male relative. The explosion reportedly occurred at approximately 11 p.m. on June 18.