Death of judicial hanging is because of -: (A) Vasovagal shock, (B) Occlusion of airway, (C) Fracture disclocation of upper cervical vertebra, (D) Coma
Answer is C. Cause of death in judicial hanging is fracture dislocation of upper cervical vertebra (C2-C3, C3-C4) with injury to spinal cord and brainstem.