The 60-year-old woman is believed to have suffered a seizure after choking on the iconic Australian treat during celebrations in the southern Queensland city of Hervey Bay.
Footage of the competition shows people trying to eat as many lamingtons and pies as possible. She was given CPR and taken to Hervey Bay Hospital but could not be revived. Image: Getty
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Bit off more than she could chew ?
Poor woman, what away to go.
eating contests very stupid and not worth losing a life over
So sad.
2020's first Darwin award
Lamingtons are from New Zealand
Very sad outcome. What a stupid and potentially dangerous competition especially for older Australians to be involved in.
AnthonyCole68 Could you not just say, Lamington without calling it the iconic Australian treat?
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