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A 72-year-old woman is in critical condition at the San Fernando General Hospital after she is believed to have fallen down the stairs at her home while intoxicated.

Reports indicate a nurse of the hospital's accident and emergency department contacted police around 8.30 pm to report the woman was unconscious and being treated at the facility.

Investigators responded and met with the woman's husband. He told the officers they were home around 6 pm when she began to climb the stairs while "highly intoxicated" when she stumbled and fell down.