CARE HOME DEATHS A 'TERRIBLE ACCIDENT'

Daughter of resident speaks out as 60-year-old released by cops

- VADAM ASPINALL

A WOMAN whose mother lives at a care home where three residents were found dead believes they lost their lives in a "terrible accident".

The daughter, who declined to be named, said her 82-year-old mum was among 44 residents evacuated.

A 60-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of manslaughter was released under investigation yesterday.

An 86-year-old woman and two men aged 74 and 91 were found dead at Gainsborough Care Home in Swanage, Dorset, on Wednesday morning.

It is believed the deceased female's sister also lived at the home and was evacuated to All Saints Church with other residents. Seven people were taken to hospital but are not in a serious condition, Dorset Police said.

The daughter of one survivor said: "My mum has specialist care from ICSD [Intensive Community Support for Dementia].

"They and my mum's social worker let me know. I was allowed to see my mum in the church hall.