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A sixty-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the deaths of three residents at a care home in Swanage, Dorset. The tragic incident unfolded on 23 October, leading to the evacuation of all 48 elderly residents, some with dementia; seven others were taken to the hospital. Emergency services responded swiftly, with fire crews and local volunteers providing temporary shelter and supplies for displaced residents, and the police have launched an investigation. The leader of the investigation team expressed condolences to the affected families, stressing that the arrest would help determine if gross negligence was involved. Local authorities are working to ensure displaced residents’ care needs are met. The community is deeply impacted by the incident, and local police are on hand to offer support as investigations continue.