A Claxton Bay woman died at hospital on June 24, days after being injured in an explosion at her home.

Police said Racquel Babwah, 44, of Mt Pleasant Road, Hilltop, Springvale, Claxton Bay, was taken to the San Fernando General Hospital by ambulance around 11 pm on June 18 with severe burns.

A male relative who accompanied her to the hospital told medical staff the woman was injured when a gas tank exploded at her home. Doctors informed police she had burns on 60 per cent of her body and was warded in the ICU. Investigators were unable to interview her.