A one-year-old child in the Kuzbass region of Russia has died after ingesting liquid from an electronic cigarette refill bottle. The incident occurred in the village of Zvezdny while the mother was briefly away. Despite immediate emergency calls, the toddler succumbed to nicotine poisoning before medical assistance arrived.
The Kemerovo Regional Investigative Committee has launched a criminal case following the fatality. Authorities confirmed the mother discovered her son holding an empty vape bottle after returning from the bathroom. Consequently, her two other children have been removed from the household. This tragedy underscores the lethal toxicity of concentrated nicotine and the urgent requirement for child-proof storage.
| Incident Detail | Data Point |
|---|---|
| Location | Zvezdny, Kemerovo (Kuzbass), Russia |
| Victim Age | 1 Year Old |
| Cause of Death | Nicotine Poisoning (E-liquid ingestion) |
| Legal Action | Criminal case opened; siblings removed |