Inquest into Savita’s death to begin today

The husband of Savita Halappanavar is expected to be the main witness when the inquest into her death gets under way in Galway today.

Inquest into Savita’s death to begin today

The hearing being conducted by West Galway coroner Ciaran MacLoughlin will be the first occasion for Praveen Halappanavar to outline in detail the circumstances leading up to his pregnant wife’s death at Galway University Hospital on Oct 28.

It will also provide the first opportunity for legal representatives of the hospital and medical staff to question him on his version of the events surrounding the tragic loss of his wife and unborn baby.

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