What causes the death of Queen Gertrude in the play?

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She is unintentionally wounded by Laertes.She drowns in the river near the castle.She dies from a heart attack while observing the duel between Hamlet and Laertes.She is fatally poisoned after drinking from Hamlet's cup.She falls from a balcony during the fight.

Explanation

Queen Gertrude dies after drinking from a cup that has been poisoned, which was intended for Hamlet. Although Laertes wounds Hamlet with a poisoned sword, Gertrude's death results specifically from the poisoned drink she consumes.