Chinese Woman Dies After Getting Electrocuted by Own iPhone 5, Apple To Investigate

A Chinese air stewardess has died after being electrocuted while answering her iPhone 5, it has been reported.

Ma Ailun, a flight attendant with China Southern Airlines, allegedly suffered a massive electric shock when she picked up her ringing smartphone while it charged.

The 23-year-old, who was planning her wedding on August 8, was rushed to hospital near her home in Xinjiang but medics were unable to revive her. Her brother, Yuelun, told Apple Daily that the family believe she died from an electric shock while answering a call and that the phone and its accessories have been handed over to police.

Her sister then tweeted: 'I want to warn everyone else not to make phone calls when your mobile phone is recharging.'

She said Ma had bought the iPhone in December at an official Apple store and was using the original charger to recharge the phone when the incident occurred.

Apple, who manufactures the state-of-the-art smartphone, said it was investigating the incident.

A spokesman for the technology company said: 'We are deeply saddened to learn of this tragic incident and offer our condolences to the family. We will fully investigate and co-operate with authorities in this matter.'

Johnny Sin Kin-on, a professor at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, told the South China Morning Post: 'There is a risk using an electrical device while its installed battery is being charged, be it a shaver or a phone.'

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